Joker Joe

Found this one tucked down the sofa ... From robogeek in RoboGeek (248 days old)

The Talented-One had a bit of a clear out the other day and found this little gem from back when we were exploring "Affective Display" with our little robotic friend. Made us think that we really s… more

In a lab somewhere far, far away ... From robogeek in RoboGeek (462 days old)

It seems that the scientist, his robot and those who breath life into him are otherwise occupied. There seems to be a serious blockage somewhere - probably partly to do with it being summer. W… more

Heeeeere's Johnny! From robogeek in RoboGeek (474 days old)

Wikipedia is invaluable. I never realised until reading the wikipedia page on "The Shining" that when Jack Nicholson's character - also called Jack - utters the famous "Here's Johnny!" line, he h… more

Highbrow Eybrow From robogeek in RoboGeek (483 days old)

They are dual purpose - convey infinite emotion as well as keeping the rain off the lenses. :)… more

Feline Felicitations on Forty-One From robogeek in RoboGeek (489 days old)

A little birthday special. Thanks to Kirk! Actually I am not sure I get it - but that is probably due to me being - in a jocular-comprehension sense - over-the-hill. And, of course, if you don't… more

This Guys Disguise From robogeek in RoboGeek (496 days old)

As Groucho once said "I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception!" Ciao ragazzi! P.S. What you can't see is that there are motors behind the eyebrows and a cigar attachme… more

Envy From robogeek in RoboGeek (504 days old)

Can you detect a tinge of green in the robot's eyes? Maybe "emotion" is more than just the ability to raise a pair of eyebrows?… more

Clockwork From robogeek in RoboGeek (508 days old)

The old ones are the best ;)… more

Sheep From robogeek in RoboGeek (515 days old)

An answer for Mr Dick? EDIT: Fixed + Extra gag ;)… more

Scot Skirt Skit From robogeek in RoboGeek (522 days old)

When we can't come up with anything vaguely intellectual, the Talented One has a tendency to get silly. And we are better off for it me thinks. So, all together then: Yay! Return of the Sentient… more

It's a wind-up! From robogeek in RoboGeek (529 days old)

Darn! That Munzly is just too clever : he guessed where we were going with this joke! hee hee!… more

Second Place From robogeek in RoboGeek (533 days old)

Apparently Jorge Cham (he of PhD Comics fame) thinks our comic is nearly very good :S We entered RoboGeek into a Robot Comics contest organized by the Robotics and Automation Society at the IEEE IC… more

In robotics, NOTHING is simple ... From robogeek in RoboGeek (537 days old)

... apart from the researchers. (Sorry - bad joke). But, it is true - you've designed an all powerful robot, with amazingly strong motors, huge AI and "LASER" beam ballistics that can take out a … more

The evil genius meets his match From robogeek in RoboGeek (543 days old)

A more cunning plan was never before devised. But, is it as cunning as a fox what used to be Professor of Cunning at Oxford University but has moved on and is now working for the U.N. at the Hig… more

Stuck in the past From robogeek in RoboGeek (550 days old)

OK all you geeks: who had one? who is nostalgic just at the thought? Admit it, you searched for pictures of it on Google and now have a sticky hand ... ;)… more

I've got hugs for you if you were made in the 80's From robogeek in RoboGeek (559 days old)

80's prediction: One day you will have a computer that will be able to understand what you say,  be able to hold an intelligent conversation with you, be able to beat the world chess champion and… more

No one would notice From robogeek in RoboGeek (564 days old)

Bush-bot/Chimp-bot hee hee! … more

Neverending From robogeek in RoboGeek (571 days old)

Why do diabolical plans (and research) take soooooo loooong?Kill the thesis .. Kill the thesis ... Kill the thesis ... Kill the thesis ... Kill the thesis ... Kill the thesis ... Kill the thesis ... K… more

Too close to the truth methinks From robogeek in RoboGeek (580 days old)

I know we promised story - saga - narrative etc. ... but a little gag or two on the way never hurt ;) PS - I am certain to get my doctoral thesis completed soon ... then I will be a doctor - m… more

In the depths of the earth ... From robogeek in RoboGeek (587 days old)

As we embark upon another mysterious feature-ette, we find our party descending into the very bowels of the earth to find themselves in .... a living room? Could these be some kind of stairs that… more

Greatest Robot Brain in the Country From robogeek in RoboGeek (594 days old)

So, intelligent, so wise, so sinister ... … more

Histories From robogeek in RoboGeek (600 days old)

Ahh ... my thesis in a nutshell ;) … more

7th Author From robogeek in RoboGeek (607 days old)

Academia - a viper's-pit of machinations and Machiavellian snide-backstabbing :) Now, The-Talented-One and I had a bit of a disagreement over this one. Below is his preferred version - wha… more

The way men think From robogeek in RoboGeek (615 days old)

See now, Kirk is just trying to get me in trouble with my lovely wife the night before I disappear for 4 days on a boys jolly. In my defense I did say it was the single most important thing in my… more

What is in a name? From robogeek in RoboGeek (622 days old)

Who is more famous - Einstein or Einstein's mum? Right. Now, who is more famous - Dr. Frankenstein, or his creation? The trick is not to name your creations, then they will have to refer to th… more

Hang academic notoriety - Location, location location! From robogeek in RoboGeek (628 days old)

Cynics among you might suggest the only reason I am not submitting a paper to ALife this year is because I can't think of anything to write - not at all because it is located in Winchester. Why c… more

From the mouths of androids From robogeek in RoboGeek (636 days old)

How did it know? Maybe I forgot to switch it off last night ...… more

Melon-farmers and Storks From robogeek in RoboGeek (642 days old)

He may be all cute now, but just wait till he is a teenager ...… more

Dreaming or Slacking? From robogeek in RoboGeek (649 days old)

I always think of daydreams as a very important process whereby our brains, continuously overloaded with the realities of being a grown-up, have a chance to kick-back, chill-out and get some much … more

The meaning of Life From robogeek in RoboGeek (657 days old)

This is cartoon number 42, so in honour of Douglas ...… more