How Long Before This Thing Is Roaming Around Exterminating People?
A video of a humanoid automaton coming to life has gone viral on X, and has people asking how long before this thing is weaponised?
The synthetic human-like creature, named Clone Alpha, was created by a company called Clone Robotics, which seems to have directly taken inspiration from the dystopian TV show Westworld.
Even its company logo is the same as imagery in the show's opening credits.
The company claims that the 'muscuskeletal androids' are designed designed to help around the home with menial tasks including cleaning, washing clothes, unloading the dishwasher and making sandwiches.
Stills of Torso 2 in the kitchen. pic.twitter.com/8WDRtMOK3A — Clone (@clonerobotics) January 7, 2025
However, it is also 'capable of witty dialogue,' as well as 'following you around.'
Clone's eerie Torso 2 sets a new standard for androids with a fully actuated lumbar spine and 910 muscle fibers under its 'skin' for silent, lifelike movement. And yes, legs are on the way. pic.twitter.com/iQuzOOnmFn — TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) December 31, 2024
The machine can also charge itself and comes 'equipped with the Telekinesis training platform to let you teach your Clone Alpha new skills.'
Clone's synthetic organ systems:⦿ The skeletal system replicates 206 human bones with a small number bone fusions and fully articulated joints featuring artificial ligaments and tendons. Its design enables complex joint-muscle relationships, including 20 degrees of freedom in… https://t.co/P8pg7LLfpf pic.twitter.com/wtSNGfDkuj — The Humanoid Hub (@TheHumanoidHub) December 6, 2024
The Clone Robotics company says it will produce 279 of the creatures and is taking pre orders. The retail price is not listed, but a robot hand they also sell is listed for $2800.
How long before this is roaming around exterminating people? https://t.co/owwj8iWf7J — m o d e r n i t y (@ModernityNews) February 22, 2025
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