Concerns of a Metal World Robots have always been a fascination though many Americans openly discuss their concerns with what negative outcomes that automatons are capable of creating though a lot of people fail to see the greater positive outcomes of assimilating these machines into our society even though we are moving into that direction. This essay will discuss some of the pros and cons of 3 main perspectives, which would be Commerce/Social, Medical, and Military with the hope to persuade others into accepting robots. Many Americans are uneasy with the idea of robots in the workforce or simply in public. Though machines are currently in our workforce working in basic positions ( i.e. working assembly lines ) though if they were to …show more content…
Though to some people they would be willing to take the risk for companionship from what Alan Brown tells he met with a psychologist (Sherry Turkle) from MIT that had a talk with a student (Anne) that if robots could mimic and evoke emotions that anne would trade in her boyfriend for a robot to get that “caring behavior” ((BROWN, ALAN S. "The Robotic Moment." Mechanical Engineering 135.9 (2013) pg.33). To many it would help them with maladies such as loneliness it would also put comfort to those in retirement homes for the seniors would have someone to interact with. There is the idea of using robots to help children with autism or asp burgers to teach them how to identify and react to people’s emotion and facial expressions. Many wonder how effective a robot would be in the field of medicine. Many people are uneasy with having to get surgery from a human surgeon let alone a robot surgeon would be out of the question for patients for they fear
In my opinion, we should embrace and welcome robots into our daily lives because they improve our society in various ways. Some of the ways our society has benefited from the creation of robots include transportation, home maintenance, home assistance, education, security, entertainment, disabled assisted living, and even elderly assisted living. In the article The Future of Robot Caregivers, the author, Louise Aronson, states that the idea of robot caregivers shouldn’t be as threatening as most people perceive. She also states that our society as whole, not just the elderly, will benefit greatly in many aspects. For example, Aronson begins by mentioning that caregiving is a difficult job and that “it is work that many people either can’t or
Robots can effect employment in a negative way,as said by the author Kelly “It may be hard to believe… 70 percent of today’s occupation will likewise be replaced by automation...even you will have your job taken away by machines”(Kelly Page.300), this quote comes to show the negative aspect of robots taking over the world in the near
With Robots becoming a popular part of our everyday lives people are beginning to question if people are treating robots with the same respect that they treat people with. Researchers are also beginning to wonder if there need to be laws to protect robots from being tortured or even killed. Scientists have done research to test and see if people react the same to robots as they would to actual people or animals. In Is it Okay to Torture or Murder a Robot Richard Fisher contemplates the reason on why it is wrong to hurt or kill a robot by using a stern and unbiased tone.
The debate over whether robots are helping or hurting the workplace is more heated than ever. Advances in technology are soaring thus making an increase in the use of robots in the workplace more and more commonplace. Some believe the use of robots in the workplace can never totally result in the loss of jobs, but due to the fact that robots have invaded the workplace environment, many people fear this indicates replacement of human jobs. Although advancement in technology of robotics and artificial intelligence may offer precision, productivity, efficiency and flexibility, the loss of human jobs will be devastating to the many people who depend on their jobs to make a living and provide for their families.
Robots are really cool but they can also be really devastating to the different types of work industries such as medical they could end up taking some doctors jobs from them in the future by being better than the doctor at his own job.
Jerry West’s article “Robots on Earth” talks about robots that, unlike books or movies, aid people simplifying their lives and health. As robots don’t need specific conditions; they are perfect for performing jobs that might be harmful to humans. Like the R2 humanoid at the International Space Station, which completes dangerous and mundane tasks for astronauts and frees their time. They also boost our health; they are working with scientists to create an exoskeleton for quadriplegic people. Robots aren’t evil, they’re useful machines that have so much to offer and make our lives safer.lives
Personally I agree with the statements made by Asaro because I believe that human lives are too valuable to let “someone” (more like something) else to control them. Also, I don’t think that one can input feelings in a robot which makes the robot lifeless. I think that there is too great of a chance for a malfunction to occur and if we do not be careful the effects of the technological “advancement” can be fatal. Personally I believe that things should stay as they are right now. Why have a robot to take care of the elderly when it cannot decide without the approval of another person? Why not hire a caretaker instead? Why should someone buy a driverless car when you can either drive yourself or have someone drive you? I believe that we should continue these practices because they involve our decision making and not that of a robot. I believe that the only way a robot can be is when it is out fighting on the battlefield. I believe that this is the only reason that a robot should be used because it can greatly lower the number of fatalities in war, thus saving lives and helping families. Maybe one day the world will only use robots for warfare so that men do not have to keep continuing to sacrifice for their families. This will also help the families of the members in the army because when there is no loss, there is no grief. In conclusion, I don’t think that using robots for everyday
Robots are becoming more and more advanced as days pass. Their are some positive impacts on robots but, wayyy more negative. Robots will have a negative impact on our community and life as we know
“We ain't seen nothing yet”, claims robot expert Andrew McAfee. Robots are in and around our jobs at every moment, many believe these just aid in creating jobs, but they may at one point replace us in even the most specialized of tasks. The current idea that the economy is improving and unemployment is at a relative low may be correct but is highly unstable. Soon all of the major industries will fall to the robot revolution, based on their improvements over the previous years, benefits to employers, and several expert predictions.
The film I, Robot intensely expressed a fear that humans carry regarding robotics. Conspiracists believe that eventually, robots will possess an artificial intelligence and devise decisions on their own (even if they are programmed against it). In the film, the United States Robotics produced the “NS-5” robot, with the capability of consciously disobey Asimov’s three laws of robotics, perfectly triggering the conspiracists beliefs. Furthermore, a robot with artificial intelligence can recreate itself and populate the earth, becoming a potential harm to humans. Not to mention, robots are generally stronger than humans and are hardwired into the internet, giving them instant access to infinite information.
Imagine a robot doctor rolling into an operating room in scrubs and gloves and asking the nurses and other assistants, "What are we operating on today?" Unfortunately, technology is not quite there yet. Really, the use of robotics in surgery or even in the medical field is still subtle in most areas of the field. The robots themselves are more high-tech surgical instruments than they are robotic surgeons. However, imagine what this idea could be in ten or twenty years, it might become reality.
Yes, but only for those who want them, nobody is going to force them to get a robot. Many are bothered by this, that they reject them, as unethical or immoral. Although I do not agree with them, I do understand their concerns. However, I see the development of intelligent robots as both inevitable and beneficial. If someone just takes a minute to think about all the benefits that robots could have on our lives like doing tasks that are dangerous, driving automobiles, piloting commercial airplanes, in education, medicine, and in many other areas, you know that the benefits out weighs the moral and ethical issues. In detail, Robots could be used in dangerous tasks, where people’s lives are at risk, like such things as search and rescue operations, exploration, and mining. Robot cars could replace the need for human drivers and we could all hope for that because every year, tens of thousands of people are killed. Wouldn’t it be nice if automobiles were as safe as commercial aviation? Also, they could drive more environmentally, helping to solve some of the environmental issues that are associated with driving. There are so many things that robots can do for us, and why would we want to waste all of this because we say that it is immoral or unethical.
There is an argument about whetehr robots are beneficial or harmful to human being, based on the giant development of artificial intelligence technology. Personally, i am convinced that robot's application is a great boon for the whole society.
In a recent study(pdf), economists Daren Acemoglu of MIT and Pascual Restrepo of Boston University try to quantify how worried we should be about robots. They examine the impact of industrial automation on the US labor market from 1990 to 2007. They conclude that each additional robot reduced employment in a given commuting area by 3-6 workers, and lowered overall wages by 0.25-0.5%. (Kopf)
If you think robots are the kind of thing you hear about in science-fiction movies, think again. Right now, all over the world, robots are performing thousands of tasks. They are probing our solar system for signs of life, building cars at the General Motors plants, assembling Oreo cookies for Nabisco and defusing bombs for the SWAT team. As they grow tougher, more mobile, and more intelligent, today’s robots are doing more and more of the things that humans can’t or don’t want to do and in many cases taking away the need for human labor.