[New post] Bonobo Chat, An App For Talking With Apes

New post on Laughing Squid Bonobo Chat, An App For Talking With Apes by EDW Lynch http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1237615061/bonobo-chat-an-app-for-talking-with-apes/widget/video.html Bonobo Chat is an app that enables Bonobo apes and humans to communicate through lexigrams---abstract symbols that represent words. Bonobos or humans can compose lexigram sequences using the app's touchscreen interface. Humans can also speak English and have the app translate their speech to lexigrams. Additionally, the app will allow Bonobos to operate remote doors, vending machines, and even a "RoboBonobo" robot. The app is being developed by Ken Schweller of the Great Ape Trust in Iowa. Schweller is raising funds for the app on Kickstarter. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1237615061/bonobo-chat-an-app-for-talking-with-apes/widget/card.html via io9 & IEEE Spectrum EDW Lynch | April 2, 2012 at 5:29 pm | Categories: Animals, Apps | URL: http://wp.me/p4t6s-CH4 Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://laughingsquid.com/bonobo-chat-an-app-for-talking-with-apes/