[Ultron]

So... I'm back...


Where was I tho? Well as I recall I have not been active since May or so on the forum neither have I been working on any of my projects or research. I went through a painful breakup starting mid-May and I have since completely avoided everything I was once passionate about.


I went through depression, anxiety and according to some psychological test it is likely that I had (or have) bipolar disorder. I am not saying this as a complaint but merely as clearance on why I would give up on everything I ever worked for.


Tonight I watched my first movie since my break-up - I do not know why but I avoided everything TV-related like hell. So I broke the ice and decided it's finally time to get back on my fight and hands dirty. I suppose you can expect me to start bugging again however I need time to come up with some fresh ideas. Currently figuring out hardware interfacing and automation so I could later teach an AI to use it.


This whole journey has opened me up spiritually and helped me understand many things i previously could not. I have also used this to look at artificial intelligence from another angle and it has revealed a new aspect to me.






OK so this is my hello and I also felt like I own everyone some clearance - even though you may not think so. It is merely an act of respect. Let's kick back into high gear guys!

[Art]

Glad to have you back with us once again. You've been missed!

We've all been there in one form or another and it's never an easy issue to deal with. The old adage goes: if it doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger... or so it goes.

At either rate, jump back in when you're feeling froggy!

[Freddy]

Welcome back Ultron

Yes you were missed by me too. I'm sorry it was something painful like this though - I hope you continue to recover, it can take time, but engaging with others is part of the process.

Looking forward to seeing your views and ideas again.

Onwards and upwards

[ivan.moony]

Hang on, those are just short moments in entire life. Don't be discouraged, the rest is what matters.

[Data]

It will all come good in the end.

If it's not good now then it's not the end.

[Freddy]

Vive La Paris.

[Art]

Indeed! In my thoughts always!

[Freddy]

Didn't even realise that the Loebner Prize has been and gone. I wonder if Bruce will want to do another interview.

Here's one from the BBC anyway.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34302338

[Freddy]

And in other news, I've been having a bit of a break from AI and chatbots and have been doing some modelling.

I'm aiming to sell these at the Daz store, I'm still waiting to hear back. If anyone's interested then there's more on my new site : http://widdershinsstudio.uk/

Here's a couple of shots of things I have made and designed so far.

[Data]

Professional work there Freddy 

Top job 

Bur where is the coffee ? 

[Art]

Very nicely done Freddy.

One can model just needs the wrapper to produce another variety / product, just like in real life.

Don't forget spaghetti and various types of pasta.

We expect to see an entire storefront (local mom & pop grocery) soon!

[Freddy]

Thanks chaps

I added coffee to my growing list and pasta too - thanks for the ideas.

I had some good news, the team at Daz liked them and want to put them in the store so I am now a published artist over there 

[Art]

That's great news! Imagine, we are in the midst of a published artist or as the French say L'artiste!

Freddy, some fruit should also be fairly easy to model provided you've a decent bump map for the texture. (oranges, bananas, etc. grapes might be difficult).

[DemonRaven]

Nice work freddy. Me i am doing the tedious task of checking links and fixing ones that are not showing up.

[Freddy]

Thank you both 

I could do a separate pack of fruit maybe, thanks Art.

Demon, I don't envy you - I still remember going through a thousand bot links for the Chattebot Collection, it was not much fun.