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TygrBright

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52. I think they should be fuschia, cobalt, chartreuse, lemon, puce, and other colors.

Thu Feb 1, 2024, 03:53 PM

Feb 2024

I mean, stop pretending they're going to "relate" to humans. Let's start color conventions based on FUNCTION, and design based on function.

Stop trying to mimic humanity. We ain't done so great at being non-threatening to each other as it is.

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Why are so many robots white? [View all] cbabe Jan 2024 OP

I Was Expecting A Punchline.....nt global1 Jan 2024 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 2024 #3

Me too! LOL geardaddy Jan 2024 #5

Any punchline would have been better than what we got. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #9

"So they can blend in with the elephants hiding in the cherry trees" struggle4progress Feb 2024 #39

Most hardware is black or white Amishman Jan 2024 #2

A black metal robot is a weapon of war. we have been taught this by scifi movies ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #4

Star Wars stormtroopers. cbabe Jan 2024 #8

are not robots ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #20

I'm suggesting their color. the other (color) hand, there's Darth Vader, classic black hat bad guy. cbabe Jan 2024 #21

so to make your point about robots your chose two examples that are not robots. ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #22

Mmmm ... maybe just a tad over the top? We never spiked our note cards after we won an agument in debate. marble falls Jan 2024 #23

won? Hmmm doubtful ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #24

You both made points. And your last crack was not necessary. Just saying. marble falls Jan 2024 #25

Welcome to the internet! ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #28

I did get thenpoint that some of the bad guys were dressed in white edisdead Jan 2024 #32

in a discussion about robots why are you both talking about humans? Not comparable ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #33

You missed the other point being made edisdead Jan 2024 #34

White like the iPhone. But easing who's fears? If multi racial dolls are finally cbabe Jan 2024 #6

Why make it about race at all? Amishman Jan 2024 #7

Because it's important: How black kids see race cbabe Jan 2024 #10

There's enough real racism without inventing some Amishman Jan 2024 #18

So - they can use JustAnotherGen Jan 2024 #30

Others have tried to replicate Clarks' studies. Igel Feb 2024 #38

Or a lively discussion . (sharply polarized environment.) cbabe Feb 2024 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 2024 #13

Ah geez now we are talking about ohones? edisdead Jan 2024 #35

I wish they wouldn't make most internal computer parts black/dark. They tend to blend together. eppur_se_muova Jan 2024 #12

When I picture a robot it's silver. Maybe its a generational thing. IcyPeas Jan 2024 #11

... And male ... Hekate Jan 2024 #14

Do they have "the male thing"? LeftInTX Feb 2024 #46

Because many other colors would be offensive to many groups of people. republianmushroom Jan 2024 #15

Do you mean brown or African robots would be offensive? To whom? White is cbabe Jan 2024 #16

Aren't robots used in manufacturing (auto assembly, etc.) safety yellow? nt Hotler Jan 2024 #17

Article is mostly not discussing manufacturing robots but humanoid ones. cbabe Jan 2024 #19

I thought this was a joke... Melon Jan 2024 #26

Are you a robot? C-3PO is not white either. cbabe Jan 2024 #27

Article also touches on cultural diversity not only color. cbabe Jan 2024 #29

Jesus fuck. Seriously? edisdead Jan 2024 #31

To better contrast the blood splatters of their owners when the robots chop them up in their sleep. TheBlackAdder Feb 2024 #69

Why are so many Apple products white? brooklynite Jan 2024 #36

Maybe. Like white doctor's coats? cbabe Feb 2024 #37

Why are all my kitchen appliances, computer tower, keyboard, monitor, and TV black????????? LeftInTX Feb 2024 #40

I don't know. Why? But cbabe Feb 2024 #41

In the 80's and 90's, computer desktops/towers, keyboards, monitors & mice were beige Polybius Feb 2024 #44

This needs to be investigated!!! LeftInTX Feb 2024 #45

Out of town with the green shag carpetingz cbabe Feb 2024 #47

Practicality? Mossfern Feb 2024 #43

The article is not only about color but cultural differences. cbabe Feb 2024 #48

That can be individually programmed Mossfern Feb 2024 #54

The article is pointing out the obvious that cbabe Feb 2024 #73

Who will be the likely purchasing agents? Maru Kitteh Feb 2024 #49

Try searching: robot examples medicine. Or other fields of interest such as autism, elder care, etc. cbabe Feb 2024 #50

My granddaughter is autistic. There is no robot in her life! LeftInTX Feb 2024 #61

How about Father (Abubakar Salim) in "Raised By Wolves?" eShirl Feb 2024 #51

I think they should be fuschia, cobalt, chartreuse, lemon, puce, and other colors. TygrBright Feb 2024 #52

People don't have white skin like robots. Progressive dog Feb 2024 #53

Exactly. Such an odd premise of headline and fucking questioning. SoFlaBro Feb 2024 #60

white Robots Maninacan Feb 2024 #55

Why were dolls all white for so long malaise Feb 2024 #56

Perhaps developers are reluctant to be perceived Orrex Feb 2024 #57

Or the developers didn't read this thread??? LeftInTX Feb 2024 #62

Considering the etymology of the word "robot" Dr. Strange Feb 2024 #63

Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind. Orrex Feb 2024 #66

Heretic? Dr. Strange Feb 2024 #71

If Trump owns one it would be piss colored. Emile Feb 2024 #58

Not all robots are white... Shipwack Feb 2024 #59

Nothing like looking for something that really isn't there. GoneOffShore Feb 2024 #64

Meanwhile our white glaciers are melting and exposing black rock. jalan48 Feb 2024 #65

Elon Musk's robot is black...lol EX500rider Feb 2024 #67

Yet Scarlett Johansson evolved into a black computer protected by Morgan Freeman in Lucy. limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #68

I saw that documentary! Orrex Feb 2024 #74

I see this as a no win situation EX500rider Feb 2024 #70

You can't just ask robots why they're white Sympthsical Feb 2024 #72