Soft Robots - Computerphile

[@XTpF4vaQEp]

How easy is it to clean?

[@HenriZwols]

You want to wipe grape juice off it?

[@suhailmohamed3013]

@@HenriZwols yeah... Grape juice.

[@FixingOldStuff]

Maybe milk. Definitely milk.

[@thelolminecrafter7830]

Probably pretty difficult, especially considering how wiping something off soft objects is pretty difficult.

[@ZXNTV]

I was going to like, but i wanted to keep it at 69

[@Shadow81989]

My mind is far too dirty for that thing!

[@RichardCMongler]

when you walk by the lab at 2 AM and the air compressor is going off, you know what's going on.

[@MrKornnugget]

I am so glad I am not the only on thinking the same thing.

[@meepingmeepo3190]

/r/dontputyourdickinthat

[@LuizGuilhermeTavares]

Meeping Meepo r/substhatifellfor

[@meepingmeepo3190]

@dpbghhdbfpdg hhgdpgpgpgghdpdgh o dam look we have an le epik 4channer xD

[@jim40135]

0:57 "The endgoal of this sleeve is to integrate it into, er, vineyards..." Yes, yes. That's EXACTLY what it's for.

[@puffinjuice]

Vineyards between my legs

[@joannot6706]

I swear during the pause he was like: "what was the official reason so that they don't cancel this project again"

[@michaelcoleman9044]

I was writing my comment, then i found this one and stopped

[@IstasPumaNevada]

The hardest part about developing this technology was thinking up secondary and tertiary uses for it that they could present for research grants as the reason they're making it. :D Early on in development: "Oh, it will obviously sell. But we need to think of some sort of scientific use for it, in order to get the funding to build the damn thing."

[@shinobu5359]

I imagine Japan has already done the obvious thing...

[@AutitsicDysexlia]

@@shinobu5359 🇯🇵 has entered the Chat.

[@highervibrations4852]

i know this is a joke but thats the struggle with most tech, gotta explain it too the smoothbrains so they can see that big 10x

[@2Cerealbox]

I feel like if you show someone this, you have to at least acknowledge the elephant in the room.

[@feelinghealing3890]

Its like the salad mixxer sketch.

[@checkmate058]

The elephant. Thats what I call mine.

[@thefloridaman6527]

Is it possible to expand into the banana business?

[@DxBlack]

'banana' ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@mokuzzai8906]

meat banana

[@staberas]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@DonCDXX]

...giggity...

[@eaterdrinker000]

(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)

[@skazzie6022]

That is one advanced fleshlight

[@rueebliortak]

think of the possiblities

[@spacecowboy2k]

@@rueebliortak Future so bright I gotta wear shades...

[@zeroz96]

5Head

[@Anvilshock]

@@rueebliortak You could even measure grapes with it!

[@guywith_dog]

Well, there it is.

[@qwmf05gcpt42]

Just make it into what everyone is thinking. You will make a boat load of money.

[@JohnDev]

I'd buy that 😅

[@FroggyCrimes]

Someone in the lab has already gave that thing a test run, if you know what I mean, guarantee it.

[@l3d-3dmaker58]

man, just imagine a full sized "robot" that could do SO much stuff

[@YogeshPersonalChannel]

I think this is the first video of computerphile featuring a student without professor

[@damienscullytoo]

and look what he's got up too...

[@IIARROWS]

Wait, do you mean Rob Miles is a professor? XD

[@cawfeedawg]

The professor just new what the comment section would look like.

[@HyperIonMake]

Lol. Not surprised. Most project/research groups at Cornell are extremely hands-off with students.

[@HyperIonMake]

who? @@IIARROWS

[@theslimeylimey]

Son, you've been in there for hours, what are you doing in there? Just calibrating my grape measurer, be out in a minute.

[@andrewpod5693]

First computerphile video blocked because inappropriate content.

[@spacecowboy2k]

That looks real soft and nice.

[@mq-r3apz291]

Personally saw project gotta say its got nice friction

[@Knut92]

Please don't make the obvious joke

[@gerbenvisser5645]

Has someone... tried it?

[@spacecowboy2k]

@@gerbenvisser5645 It's only a matter of time...

[@kazasker1095]

where do you think professor is?

[@looploopertzg3511]

it's still dangerous..'electrically conductive'...but some ppl are just....

[@antonf.9278]

@@looploopertzg3511 Arduino runs on 5v and the sensor shouldn't be much more dangerous

[@TuckerLeeC]

Don't read the comments... Don't read the comments... Don't read the comments... Don't read the comments...

[@FixingOldStuff]

That's easy. Nobody reads the comments. People just write the same thing over and over again because of that. So not writing a comment is the hard thing to do.

[@klutterkicker]

"Soft Robots" is a new young adult novel, yeah?

[@klutterkicker]

I wrote that comment before watching the video, because I wanted to be early. How shameful -_- of me.

[@ExtremeUnction1988]

HahHah

[@MaitlandJones]

These soft robotics be making my own 'robotics' hard... 🥴

[@mrnice4434]

You can sell 5 grape measurement robots OR you can sell 100.000.000 stress relive robots. It's your choose ;)

[@_Atzin]

*choice

[@kagitsune]

You can edit comments. 😉

[@mrnice4434]

@@kagitsune I stand by my mistakes ;)

[@fredshols1856]

"stress relieve" 😘

[@joannot6706]

This man is my hero, he managed to develop what we all know it is with Cornell university's funding.

[@endofourlives]

Omg, this is revolutionary technology. I wonder if I could put my junk in it.

[@aura-audio]

Everyone’s obsessed with the hole thingy but I’m obsessed with that “hypnotic” centipede ladder looking thingy.

[@zoniczedro]

the upward inflections are killing me

[@EricMulhern]

"What is the end goal of this device?" - smirks

[@anthonyatienza3363]

I have a feeling he's trying to hold his laughter during this interview.

[@Szlater]

Holy terminal upward inflection, Batman!

[@cfuse]

This is one of those situations where someone needs to take him aside and let him know this is a problem.

[@Blanket_Fluff]

I was so distracted by that I didn't hear what he was saying

[@johnlawrence3434]

Nice to know I'm not the only one bothered by this.

[@BillySugger1965]

Szlater Such fascinating content, but I couldn’t pay attention to that because of the submissive query inflection. I’d love to see this again re-done without the submissive inflection.

[@ct6502c]

Millennials all love to talk like that for some reason.

[@mare4602]

I think this a revolutionary way of measuring an objects shape, i cant wait to hear about all of its applications, how long do you guys think it will take before it hits the market? Also, is the lubricant included in the kit?

[@kebakent]

I wonder if such sensors could be built into the feet of robots, to get ground composition feedback to aid movement. For example, I can easily figure out if the ground is slippery or not, as well as recognise if gum or a rock is stuck under my shoe, and where.

[@Baigle1]

they'll make sure thats the first thing this is used on friend, trust me

[@AuntBibby]

footjobs

[@jorgefernando9518]

or their junk. to measure robot junk.

[@doomgod314]

That’s a amazingly simple solution for creating a tactile feedback for your robot. I’d imagine adding that change-in-resistance feedback to so many soft robot systems

[@Selur91]

I saw a party balloon in the background, so Happy Birthday to whomever may apply.

[@psykodiak5333]

Ooo, bet they could use a similar set up to create a better, more customized fit for prosthesis. Honestly, you could get a good measurement for a better fit for anything. Might even be more accurate than what they use for running shoes. More accurate, and far less expensive.

[@JustAnotherAlchemist]

Drinking game > Take a shot every time he says "Eco-Flex®"

[@l3d-3dmaker58]

man, just imagine the advancements you could make to personal robots with that technology

[@C0dalion]

Really interesting. I look forward to seeing where this tech is applied in the future.

[@supermariobros423]

Soft robots... Doesn't that make their hardware... Software?

[@kagitsune]

Stahhp

[@Panj0]

I think this one makes your software hardware ;)

[@kirabate]

Daba dum ptsss!

[@smallberries]

These comments prove that the internet is alive and well

[@Lyle-xc9pg]

Now what i want to know is if it flex hard enough to firmly store my grapes. Can it also be hard enough to crush them, for grape juice?

[@FisforFenton]

They have to know what that looks like, right?

[@thorargent]

Suspiciously like RealDoll's copyrighted "banana measurer".

[@FortoFight]

I wish he could've demonstrated it properly, I'm interested in how much resolution that thing would have.

[@nbrader]

I'm proud of myself. My mind didn't go to that place till I read the comments. Surely there are more appropriate uses. Measuring grapes?! That sounds slow and ineffective for a product you'd need to get through large batches of, even if you only measure one out of batch each time. Does the feel of grapes tell you much? I would have thought a camera is far simpler, quicker and more effective at checking something like grapes.

[@himselfe]

There isn't any way someone could build that thing and not see it's obvious applications!

[@joannot6706]

I went straight to the comment section. Best decision I've made today.

[@adamkey1934]

What a time to be alive

[@sirkristoferTV]

Everything is a question?

[@grimacium]

upspeak

[@teddycouch9306]

He seemed like he was about to have a heart attack

[@teddycouch9306]

I feel bad for him

[@AndersonNSilva-mw7kl]

It's for grapes. Sure, man.

[@FroggyCrimes]

I know what they are REALLY mapping out lol

[@HouseDuke]

Seems like a lot of people will soon have "vineyards" and "test" that device to harvest "grapes".

[@MaitlandJones]

Looking forward to 'testing' my grapes 🥴

[@thorargent]

One of the "sensors" that human beings possess is the innate ability to detect when a speaker is very nervous about... something.

[@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258]

No no no no, I shall not think imperfect thoughts...

[@joannot6706]

too late :D

[@SkyFly19853]

That robot could be very useful for adults who have been very lonely...

[@markusTegelane]

Your profile pic fits the comment

[@SkyFly19853]

@@markusTegelane I know I need to upgrade my jokes... Please, don't get me wrong. I was just joking... or I tried at least...

[@SkyFly19853]

@@markusTegelane By the way, your KZbin channel looks interesting... Do you happen to know about Linux Phones?

[@Mrspiderman20014]

the worst part is how awkward he sounds, like he knows but tries to play it off like he doesn't

[@lithostheory]

Where can I apply to join this research... for science...

[@21sd95]

if you'd use it for what everyone is thinking of using it, would it make you "computerphile"? if you know what I mean? *trollface*

[@gabecortez6791]

Love the Arduino rig!!!

[@motaaaa]

The student: "Hey investors, can you fund my project?" Investors: "To measure grapes?" The student: "Yes... Grapes..."

[@zTheBigFishz]

Analog circuits have been around for a long time. A SPICA mechanical fuel injection unit is one such, fluid logic in an automatic transmission is another.

[@joannot6706]

Can't to wrap that thing around my ... grapes.

[@logangrimnar3800]

This whole rant sounds like bro got caught and is attempting to explain why it's *not* what it looks like.

[@Kardeist34]

oh yeah, I'd love to borrow that

[@dickjohnson4447]

For intense testing on grapes 🍇 right

[@commandoismboogo2984]

Be sure to disinfect before and after use

[@Reksrat]

Yeah he definitely made that thing for grapes.

[@sogwatchman]

He has a really strange cadence to his voice and the lift at the end makes it sound like a question.

[@ErikB605]

"What software ar you using for it?" "So one of the maintakeaways of this softsensor is that it is relatively easy to make [...]"

[@JimGriffOne]

Taking Fleshlights to the next level.

[@gorgonzolastan]

Sure, I'm sure that robot sleeve is going to be used for measuring grapes. Nothing else comes to mind.

[@EmptyGlass99]

Where can I get the parts to make one of these? Asking for a friend.

[@amrendersharma6210]

This comment section is the real life example of "Men will f*ck anything that moves"💀

[@ralphzajac8397]

That bread board brings back memories.

[@3693G]

Imagine a swarm of synchronized, AI controlled soft robots inflating all around your grapes and all over your vines.

[@__-tz6xx]

@1:00 I would love to have a robotic orchard, vineyard, and garden in the back of my house in ten years from now.

[@vincentcleaver1925]

OMG. He does understand what that looked like, right?

[@Astron4UT]

No professor was willing to explain that thing...

[@jameskwon2223]

Glad we're all on the same page

[@marumisu9560]

THIS GUY KEEPS A STRAIGHT FACE THROUGH THE WHOLE VIDEO

[@illustriouschin]

Is it possible to produce a viable zygote with that?

[@ManyHeavens42]

Your on the right track. How did you know we will need pumps for hearts Or is it coincidence ! because you are a star child.

[@diegosousadasilva5167]

I always wanted to know which sensors are used in the prototype, can anyone tell me?

[@joannot6706]

How to buy this device? Asking for a friend.

[@marcel5837]

01:02 "a self robot", I see the marketing is already done for this device.

[@Jll-fj3kc]

I now understand the name of your channel

[@pz7510]

Hmmm yessss.... this will absolutely be used for .... measuring grapes.

[@MsHojat]

I would not want to put my grapes in that

[@ecelon]

This is so awkward, "For grapes". That guy probably has one of those at home lul...

[@morkovija]

No views and 75 likes - Thats a new record a believe!

[@spurshmanhotra6710]

Please ,add subtitles in your video

[@commandoismboogo2984]

"ripeness of grapes"... That's a new euphemism for that.

[@coolbits2235]

Why is he smirking when explaining the contraption (1:00) ?

[@louiscotteta566]

Prolly bc of what the invention looks like lul

[@coolbits2235]

@@louiscotteta566 Remember this is a 'British' channel who have a different sense of humor than Americans. Perhaps computerphile found this amusing and decided to feature it.

[@JGroenhof36]

I'm confused?. Is he? asking questions? or answering them?

[@Cheejyg]

can it map out bodily parts

[@SergeMatveenko]

Could this thing reproduce a form? Like to experience how it feels inside a specific container from inside?

[@SergeMatveenko]

It would be nice for VR. For VR games, I mean.

[@SergeMatveenko]

Oh. "Outlets of pressurization". We think the same...

[@garyhutchinson7159]

20 seconds in. Instantly scroll to comments for comedy..

[@thelolminecrafter7830]

Why use it for measuring grapes if you could instead use it to measure the strength of metal structures? Figure out how much pressure the bot would need to apply before a metallic structure bends, crushes, or is otherwise compromised. And contrary to what the comments have been saying, using a bot like that for "personal" purposes sounds really uncomfortable and actually kinda painful.

[@komillz]

What do u have to do major in to get in this field?

[@juergenlohse6902]

Attach this devise to a silicon- doll. You become rich and famous.

[@MultiMikim]

Send one my way. I've got lots of grapes that need to be measured.

[@Decco6306]

BadDragon wants to know your location

[@notmegaming9038]

and thus humanity went extinct as this technology was utilized for less than noble purposes

[@arcadealchemist]

once you can 3D print a princess of tubes like this and have them atuate on a very low freqency make bellows to power a small capacitor the bellows are able to cause themselve to convulse causing a bellow motion there could be ways to make a power transferance system using air as static charge

[@斯卡雷特米亚]

Waterproof?

[@spacecowboy2k]

Also, gonna need the remix at 3:48

[@xdazamx]

If someone is using gestures to explain, please include them.

[@edwardcalderon5384]

Come on man, you can definitely apply this somewhere else "better" :^)

[@iansagols5468]

Interesting project

[@opec5160]

this is so cool and sooo Cronenberg!

[@SciFiFactory]

He only talks about resistance to create a delay. But this would really only delay later legs while the first ones would be under pressure almost the whole time. I would imagine they also need something to create some sort of phase shift. Maybe cavities or the robot itself act as capacitance? But he did not mention it. Or is it so obvious? ... Maybe I should have just commented on the second most obvious thing?