The first video clip I found to posses a positive outlook on robots is the Industrial Robots. clip. The KUKA robots are able to be calibrated to lift and produce other heavy machinery such as cars. It moves much faster than a human being and can be more accurate when it comes to production. This is a very practical creation and can be very separable from the robots and humans.
However, the second clip begs to differ.
The second clip I chose I found to be slightly concerning is the Japan's Robots with Human Faces clip. To some extent it is impressive but yet eerie, especially with the robotic baby. Its laughter was completely abnormal and it's eyes resemble the movie Chuckie (whether or not the robot will become murderous is debatable at the moment, especially with the engineer's work in progress) The idea of the robotic secretary is convenient and similar to an automatic answering machine, except for the fact that it's a larger piece of machinery with a face to it.
But like David Gerlernter said in his writing "Dream Logic", "...an artificially intelligent computer will experience nothing and be aware of nothing. It will say 'that makes me happy,' but it won't feel happy" (236). Robots can be systematically programmed to act a certain way and respond to verbal/motion sensory cues but they will never actually feel anything; they lack the ability to experience genuine emotion.
Some people today are more accepting to the development of robotics because it has had its positive sides when it comes to convenience, especially. Transportation, communication, and other assistance have played an important impact on society. But I still believe there are some skeptics out there about robots being the answer to our problems.
For example, a few years ago I heard about the idea of MTA trains being operated by robots instead of human conductors. Some were supportive of the idea to reduce the cost of labor, but others realize the possible hazards of having them. We need human conductors to run the trains, because there are too many unpredictable factors when it comes to dealing with over 5 million riderships weekly. (Source: MTA: Facts and Figures) Think of the little incidences of confused travelers about directions to emergency evacuations due to a fire or flood. In such cases, mechanical products is never the first thing we turn to for guidance and assistance. It is the person in charge that gives reassurance to the travelers.
However, the second clip begs to differ.
The second clip I chose I found to be slightly concerning is the Japan's Robots with Human Faces clip. To some extent it is impressive but yet eerie, especially with the robotic baby. Its laughter was completely abnormal and it's eyes resemble the movie Chuckie (whether or not the robot will become murderous is debatable at the moment, especially with the engineer's work in progress) The idea of the robotic secretary is convenient and similar to an automatic answering machine, except for the fact that it's a larger piece of machinery with a face to it.
But like David Gerlernter said in his writing "Dream Logic", "...an artificially intelligent computer will experience nothing and be aware of nothing. It will say 'that makes me happy,' but it won't feel happy" (236). Robots can be systematically programmed to act a certain way and respond to verbal/motion sensory cues but they will never actually feel anything; they lack the ability to experience genuine emotion.
Some people today are more accepting to the development of robotics because it has had its positive sides when it comes to convenience, especially. Transportation, communication, and other assistance have played an important impact on society. But I still believe there are some skeptics out there about robots being the answer to our problems.
For example, a few years ago I heard about the idea of MTA trains being operated by robots instead of human conductors. Some were supportive of the idea to reduce the cost of labor, but others realize the possible hazards of having them. We need human conductors to run the trains, because there are too many unpredictable factors when it comes to dealing with over 5 million riderships weekly. (Source: MTA: Facts and Figures) Think of the little incidences of confused travelers about directions to emergency evacuations due to a fire or flood. In such cases, mechanical products is never the first thing we turn to for guidance and assistance. It is the person in charge that gives reassurance to the travelers.
Seems interesting.
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