Robots with biological brains

University of Reading scientists have developed a robot controlled by a biological brain formed from cultured neurons.

Let me be the first to say "Bad idea."

Don't all robot apocalypses start when the robots finally realize that they're slaves to their human overlords? Giving them a biological brain, capable of developing emotions such as hatred, is the first step to our eventual annihilation.

"The robot’s biological brain is made up of cultured neurons which are placed onto a multi electrode array (MEA). The MEA is a dish with approximately 60 electrodes which pick up the electrical signals generated by the cells. This is then used to drive the movement of the robot. Every time the robot nears an object, signals are directed to stimulate the brain by means of the electrodes. In response, the brain’s output is used to drive the wheels of the robot, left and right, so that it moves around in an attempt to avoid hitting objects. The robot has no additional control from a human or a computer, its sole means of control is from its own brain."

Wait, they can fucking drive now? Holy shit. Every Pakistani in New York just became unemployed.