Lucy

Lucy is an animatronic orangutan robot developed by Steve Grand. Possessing artificial intelligence, Lucy learns and programs herself from experience, "just like a child does."


 * "Lucy’s stupid – but then so was Einstein at three weeks old." -- Steve Grand

The Lucy project is on hold as of the 28th of July 2005, pending more funds.

Interesting Facts
Lucy possesses a norndoll called Ron made especially for her and Steve by Data, shown in the picture (courtesy of Data).

Lucy (or more accurately, Lucy MkI) is the star of a book called Growing up with Lucy.

Lucy was made as a physical robot because people complained that norns weren't real enough, being in a computer. 

More Information

 * NESTA award profile
 * Cyberlife Research