Although human morphology is not necessarily the ideal form for working robots, the fascination in developing robots that can mimic it can be found historically in the assimilation of two concepts: simulacra ( devices that exhibit likeness ) and automata ( devices that have independence ).

Although Honduras eventually adopted the name Republic of Honduras, the unionist ideal never waned, and Honduras was one of the Central American countries that pushed hardest for the policy of regional unity.

Although a combination treatment program may be ideal, any of the treatments can be done individually.

Although the resulting Academies for Correct Pronunciation ( 正音書院, Zhèngyīn Shūyuàn ) were short-lived, the decree did spawn a number of textbooks that give some insight into the ideal pronunciation.

Although he had previously been confined to Sickbay or the Holodeck, the mobile emitter allowed the Doctor to move about freely, making him ideal for missions where the environment would be harmful or otherwise fatal to the crew.

Although the historical numbers of sea otter in the San Juan Islands is not known, the habitat for them may have once been ideal.

Although thirteen is considered ideal ( probably in deference to Murray's theories ), any group of at least three can be a coven.

Although in some fashion centers speaking, of course, a size 00 is more ideal than a size 0.

Although an ideal capacitor would remain at zero volts after being discharged, real capacitors will develop a small voltage, a phenomenon that is also called soakage or battery action.

Although every ideal in is simply the set of multiples of a certain integer n, the ideal structure of is slightly more complicated ; there are ideals that may not be expressed as the set of multiples of a given polynomial.

* Although Aristotle says that catharsis ( purgation of emotion ) should be the goal of tragedy, this is only an ideal.

Although this egalitarian vision was carried out largely from a patriarchal vantage, its ideal is reflected in the general uniformity of lot sizes through the historic district.

Although he initially believed that mastering the larger forms was the hallmark of a great composer ( a belief his early mentors reinforced ), the smaller scale of the art song proved to provide an ideal creative outlet for his musical expression and came to be regarded as the genre best suited to his peculiar genius.

Although he had no musical experience, Ware thought he would be ideal as lead singer for The Future as " he already looked like a pop star.

Although the hard well water of Tadcaster makes it ideal for brewing, it is no longer important due to technological advances.

Although Amitābha is honored and venerated in Pure Land traditions, this was clearly distinguished from worship of the Hindu gods, as Pure Land practice has its roots in the Buddhist ideal of the bodhisattva.

Although they rarely travelled faster than the walking speed of a man, camels ' ability to handle harsh conditions made them ideal for communication and trade in the desert areas of northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula for centuries, though they could only travel on routes with sufficient sources of food and water.

Although all women were supposed to emulate this ideal of femininity, black, working class, and immigrant women did not fit the definition of " true women " because of social prejudice.

Although he himself is amply endowed with imagination, yet the course of his individuality, throughout the various stages of its development, may be described as a continued dying to the ideal in order to reach the actual, which to him is the true, and which just receives its value from the ideal glories, which must be cast aside in order to attain it.

Although there is no " optimum mix level for mastering ", the example in the picture to the right only suggests what mix levels are ideal for the studio engineer to render and for the mastering engineer to process.

Although the union of the three countries collapsed in four months, it served as an ideal for later generations working for the unification of the lands that now form Romania.

Although the way in which sound interacts with its surroundings is often complex, there are a few ideal sound wave behaviors that are fundamental to understanding acoustical design.

Although pit bulls were all created with similar crossbreeding between bulldogs and terriers, each individual breed within the type has a distinct history.

Although Yoshi can take numerous hits so long as the timer hasn't counted down, certain situations, such as landing on lava or falling down a bottomless pit, will instantly cause Yoshi to lose a life regardless of how much time he has left.

Although there are open pit mining operations working on coal seams up to 1000 – 1500 feet ( 300 – 450 m ) below ground level, for instance Tagebau Hambach in Germany.

Although a few species are highly active by day, such as Trimeresurus trigonocephalus, a bright green pit viper endemic to Sri Lanka, most are nocturnal, preferring to avoid scorching daytime temperatures and to hunt when their favored prey are also active.

Although Trulli started from the pit lane, he finished in an impressive 3rd place before being penalised 25 seconds, dropping him to 12th position for passing Lewis Hamilton under the safety car.

Although suffering right front-wing misalignment due to impacting a tire on his final pit stop, a situation that led to the lead shrinking steadily over the race's final 20 laps, it nevertheless proved wide enough for victory by 9 seconds to spare at the checkered flag.

Although facing many difficulties at the No. 1 pit, Hood continued in his endeavours and by 1873 had sunk 4 more pits, now under the name of the Glamorgan Coal Company.

Although Cassandra's intent regarding this action is left ambiguous, whether to kill her or let her fall into the pit and be revived, it has been confirmed that Shiva is alive in One Year Later.

Although his pit crew moved down the pit lane to try to change his tyres where he had stopped, Mansell engaged reverse gear and drove backwards the short distance into the correct spot.

Although the recent activity of Masaya has largely been dominated by continuous degassing from an occasionally lava-filled pit crater, a number of discrete explosive events have occurred in the last 50 years.

Although Group C was abandoned when teams were able to master the fuel formulae, fuel economy was still important to some teams as alternative fuel sources appeared in the early 21st century, attempting to overcome time spent during pit stops.

Although no " disasters ", ( i. e. pit accidents resulting in five or more deaths ) were reported at Adventure, 23 lost their lives there ..

Although the floor of the home is not exactly earthen, a fire-pit is dug in the center of the common room, and this pit is lined with stones which are laid out some distance outward from there in case of sparks that may jump from a five, with a smoke-hole in the center of the roof.

Although the ballet was not a success Drigo's score caused a sensation, leaving Petipa to exclaim " I should have had the orchestra play on stage and the dancers perform in the pit!

Although Cronton ' pit ' was a twentieth century enterprise, the surrounding area had supported a coal mining industry throughout the previous century.

Although these are separate accidents, they were so close in time and place that it appears to the spectators, the pit crews and notably Lisa Belgetti, that the accidents are linked.

Although the pit lane has been commonly used as a referencing point in the film, it was unpopular with both drivers and pit personnel for being cramped as well as difficult to get cars in and out of the pits, even when repairs were needed.

Although they are separate tracks, it is impossible for races to occur simultaneously on the two courses at the same time ; to access the oval track, teams must cross the road-course pit and front straight.

Although agriculture was always a major industry for the inhabitants of Mamble, coal mining was also important from the 14th century onwards, and the last local pit, at Hunthouse to the south-east of the village, remained in operation until its closure in 1972.

Although this usually leads to its own destruction, a stricken opponent loses speed, is forced to pit and may even be destroyed, allowing its teammate to move up in the pack.

" Although not responding to the IGN comment, series co-creator, Damon Lindelof, has stated, " we might be willing to give the benefit of the doubt for any action he took in response to gutshot, in a pit of Dharma corpses for two days and on the verge of taking his own life, even if considered slightly ' out of character '.