rlederer,
I guess that would make you the go-to guy for interfacing with possible robotic hardware.
This is my current to do list which I will change according to my needs:
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Things to do to make an living A.I.
I’m currently making a WordNet type database for detecting nouns and other Parts of Speech.
It is for use within the learning/parsing script.
I’m also building a Database Class.
This is needed for the Brain. It will help keep everything 'databased' being simple and clean.
I’m Building a Text parser (a.k.a. Learning script).
This will assimilate knowledge into the Database. At some point I will use this databased knowledge to answer and tell information to the user by self or after user stimulation (say an input sentence)
I need to understand sound capture, video detection possibilities,
I need to constantly build and update the A.I.'s user-interface
I’m thinking of making a robotic interface for the A.I., to Rovio (a mobile webcam with wheels and mic)
This could become both desktop-buddy and a Rovio/Robot interface.
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Things to do to make a A.I. Extras.
Research other A.I.s
Build Web-site and/or Forum
Recruit lots of Help!!!
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Note:
All this will also directly benefit Hal. The Brain that is created will interface with Hal via a plugin. So will the database class and other various components. All this A.I. is intended for is sentience and not a Desktop Assistant. It can be used to revamp Hal into a very functional and agile creature. There is that possibility that it will be a symbiotic item that will be sold to enhance Hal, like People Putty is. Just a thought, but it would be nice to actually make a living [

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There will be no competition with Hal, not if I have any say in it!!!!
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rlederer,
This list is just a general look at what I have on my mind. This list also breaks down into much smaller parts as well. Is there anything here that you might want to take, explore, collaborate on or whatever.
OR you also might want to add to this list... something that I might not have thought of.
Hey Lightspeed,
I haven't forgotten you. My plate is full at the moment. Just be patient.