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:If there's some kind of a study of it, or even just a discussion of it in some credible publication, I absolutely think it'd be worth a mention. I don't think I quite get the "uncanny valley" response myself, but the way Big Dog's legs' movement resembles that of two pairs of human legs that have been fused with a robotic frame, facing each other... there's definitely a hint of what Warren Ellis calls the "arachnid reaction" there -- that is to say, "fear and revulsion and the disturbance of proximity to something alien", which I find quite interesting. A good reference would be an absolute requirement, though; otherwise we'll be hip-deep in original research. -- [[User:Captain Disdain|Captain Disdain]] ([[User talk:Captain Disdain|talk]]) 14:33, 19 April 2008 (UTC) |
:If there's some kind of a study of it, or even just a discussion of it in some credible publication, I absolutely think it'd be worth a mention. I don't think I quite get the "uncanny valley" response myself, but the way Big Dog's legs' movement resembles that of two pairs of human legs that have been fused with a robotic frame, facing each other... there's definitely a hint of what Warren Ellis calls the "arachnid reaction" there -- that is to say, "fear and revulsion and the disturbance of proximity to something alien", which I find quite interesting. A good reference would be an absolute requirement, though; otherwise we'll be hip-deep in original research. -- [[User:Captain Disdain|Captain Disdain]] ([[User talk:Captain Disdain|talk]]) 14:33, 19 April 2008 (UTC) |
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::Most of what's been written about Big Dog (and I've looked at rather a lot of it) is just blog reaction. I haven't seen much in the way of technical analysis, published papers, or patents. If anybody finds something solid, please put it in. Thanks. --[[User:Nagle|John Nagle]] ([[User talk:Nagle|talk]]) 03:36, 20 April 2008 (UTC) |
::Most of what's been written about Big Dog (and I've looked at rather a lot of it) is just blog reaction. I haven't seen much in the way of technical analysis, published papers, or patents. If anybody finds something solid, please put it in. Thanks. --[[User:Nagle|John Nagle]] ([[User talk:Nagle|talk]]) 03:36, 20 April 2008 (UTC) |
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:::I had the fortune of meeting with one of the designers who explained Big Dog in great technical detail. I'll add the information soon (just need time), but it wont be sourced, since I received all the information at a presentation.--[[User:Moojoe|-Zachary Cohen]] ([[User talk:Moojoe|talk]]) 14:41, 20 April 2008 (UTC) |
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Should it be mentioned how BigDog is evoking an "uncanny valley" response in some people? Are there any studies in that regard? It'd be interesting if there were but I can't find any. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.82.92.213 (talk) 05:49, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
- If there's some kind of a study of it, or even just a discussion of it in some credible publication, I absolutely think it'd be worth a mention. I don't think I quite get the "uncanny valley" response myself, but the way Big Dog's legs' movement resembles that of two pairs of human legs that have been fused with a robotic frame, facing each other... there's definitely a hint of what Warren Ellis calls the "arachnid reaction" there -- that is to say, "fear and revulsion and the disturbance of proximity to something alien", which I find quite interesting. A good reference would be an absolute requirement, though; otherwise we'll be hip-deep in original research. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 14:33, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
- Most of what's been written about Big Dog (and I've looked at rather a lot of it) is just blog reaction. I haven't seen much in the way of technical analysis, published papers, or patents. If anybody finds something solid, please put it in. Thanks. --John Nagle (talk) 03:36, 20 April 2008 (UTC)
- I had the fortune of meeting with one of the designers who explained Big Dog in great technical detail. I'll add the information soon (just need time), but it wont be sourced, since I received all the information at a presentation.---Zachary Cohen (talk) 14:41, 20 April 2008 (UTC)
- Most of what's been written about Big Dog (and I've looked at rather a lot of it) is just blog reaction. I haven't seen much in the way of technical analysis, published papers, or patents. If anybody finds something solid, please put it in. Thanks. --John Nagle (talk) 03:36, 20 April 2008 (UTC)