The virtual border cop who knows if you’re lying

[Sionyn]

despite there being no measurable mechanic to determine weather one is lying.......

Developed by University of Arizona researchers in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the computer is known as the Automated Virtual Agent for Truth Assessments in Real-Time — or AVATAR — kiosk.

It uses sensors to screen passengers for unusual physiological responses to questioning — which can indicate a subject is lying…

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/15/travel/computer-border-official-avatar/index.html?

[tom66]

Another thing for the gov't to waste money on.

Why not spend it on more constructive projects, such as invading another middle-eastern country?

[FenderBender]

Another thing for the gov't to waste money on.

Why not spend it on more constructive projects, such as invading another middle-eastern country?

That's what I'm sayin.

[Michael Weston]

An article titled Naked TSA Protest: Oregon Judge Says Go For It and maybe an article titled The TSA Does Not Have A Game Plan For Large Penises may be of interest to you.

[EEVblog]

Presumably you'd be able to let your frustrations out and tell this thing to go get F***ed, and not get arrested for it, as you'd not be insulting an actual officer.
Fun!

Dave.

[saturation]

If this is based on physiologic responses to questions, just take an anti-anxiety medication or get tipsy with a few shots of alcohol 1/2 hr before facing the machine and it will suppress a lot of cues.

[olsenn]

Presumably you'd be able to let your frustrations out and tell this thing to go get F***ed, and not get arrested for it, as you'd not be insulting an actual officer.
Fun!

How dare you... that machine is the best officer in the force!

If this is based on physiologic responses to questions, just take an anti-anxiety medication or get tipsy with a few shots of alcohol 1/2 hr before facing the machine and it will suppress a lot of cues.

The best way to trick the robot into thinking you're not bringing drugs over the border is to be on drugs when you cross over the border.

Robot: Are you carrying any unlicensed or illegal items, such as weapons, drugs, unchecked organic material, or unauthorized persons?
You: Yes
Robot: I have determined you are telling the truth; you may pass.

[Sionyn]

stick something in his jtag port