`` Cat 's Chapter 7, `` Robo Revolution, By Emily Anthes

That they do not yet exist has not stopped science fiction writers from envisioning the implications of a future where they do exist. In Super-Toys Last All Summer Long, author Brian Aldiss imagines intelligent robots that can emulate humans (Aldiss 668). The robots have no rights and are instead treated like slaves: one robotic boy scrawls letters describing how much he loves his “mother,” but is then sent unceremoniously back to the factory to be “fixed” (Aldiss 671). This is a future that we should strive to avoid. If it acts like a human and has feelings like a human, then it should be treated as morally equivalent to a human . Its rights must be protected. This reasoning has an obvious expansion: because physical appearance does not matter, even intelligences that do not resemble humans deserve rights and respect. These measure may detract from our uniqueness, but this is a necessary concession. Being fair is not always comfortable. To escape from this uncomfortable corner, some argue that such artificial intelligence is not possible: they say no program that will ever be written can attain a human level of emotion. Anthropologist Loren Eiseley lovingly describes a falcon yearning for its partner, concluding that even simple creatures like falcons show uniquely biologic features: “the machine does

Singer describes Iraq operations as they were being performed in 2008 with the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs. “The Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, teams were tasked with defeating this threat, roving about the battlefield to find and defuse the IEDs before they could explode and kill.” 3 Robots such as Packbot and Talon were used to disarm IEDs which save lives of Soldiers and civilians. The proliferation of technology in the battlefield can be seen in today’s combat environment on the ground, sea and air and will continue to grow. He states that “man’s monopoly of warfare is being broken” because digital weapons such as Packbot, Talon, SWORDS, Predator, Global Hawk and many others are a “sign” that “we are entering the era of robots of war.” 4 He supports his theory of the proliferation of technology in weapons by looking at industry growth by providing quantifiable data of rapid growth in industry to meet demands. As he states “in 1999, there were nine companies with federal contracts in homeland security. By 2003, there were 3,512. In 2006, there were 33,890.” 5 Mr. Singer then provides a history of robots, trends, and what we can expect in the future. The book also provides a glimpse of what the author believes can be expected on future battlefields and changes that he thinks U.S. policy makers and military leaders need to address. Some of the changes that can be affected concern law of war, robots role in war, level of robot authority to fight wars and robot

After the steps to creating the Beetle Robot had been executed, the investigator tested the Beetle Robot by placing it on the floor and turning on the device. The device did not react in the previously hypothesized manner; the Beetle Robot did move autonomously, but the antennas glue onto the device to act as the mechanical bumper on a Roomba were not nearly as effective as previously hypothesized. The antennas did not aide in the avoidance of surrounding objects, causing the Beetle Robot to come into full contact with items obstructing its path and getting stuck, requiring the investigator to have to redirect the device.

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.

“Just as the sun will rise tomorrow morning, so too will robots in our society.” Frank Mullin accurately explains the growing role of robot pets worldwide. Robot pets, are the adorable synthetic toys, that warm the hearts of thousands with their almost life-like movements. Once just a thought and a dream, robot pets now grace the shelves of department stores. Along with their wide popularity comes a question; “Should robotic pets replace real pets?” Well, they interact differently, and are frankly just programmed to do what one sees. Allowing robotic pets is depriving people of the interactions they experience with real pets, and does not nourish responsibility. For now, robotic pets should be left on the shelves because they will never provide

Consciousness a term explained as being aware of all surroundings, emerging from the functions of the brain. When a person gets used to something they may be able to think of other things at the same time, until a change happens, then they regain their consciousness to what they were doing. This essay is to further explore the target which is the slides from lecture 17 consciousness using the slides Meanings and automatization by using examples from the book “ The Robots Rebellion” by Keith E. Stanovich, which is the base to further explain and expand on these points.

Another very important field robots play in is the military. Today, more than ever, soldiers’ lives are being spared because of the robotic soldiers that are stepping in and doing the dangerous jobs that could mean life or death. The Army, Marines, Navy, and the Air Force are all moving towards robotic

The conflict birthed the most innovative program of drone surveillance in the history of flying. According to Shaw (2014) “The Vietnam War was a technologically intensive conflict fought with sophisticated electronic prosthetics”. A Lightning Bug drone used during the Vietnam War was one of the first drones utilized for surveillance by the U.S. Air Force (Shaw, 2014). Around 1964 and 1975, Lightning Bugs flew more than 3,500 battle fights in Vietnam. The automated eyes in the sky were fruitful. Between 1964 and 1975, more than 1,000 Lightning Bugs flew over 34,000 spying assignments over Southeast Asia (Shaw, 2014). The first ever CIA drone attack was a calamity. The organization's Predator unleashed a Hellfire rocket at a "tall man" and his companions close to the city of Khost, trusting the man to be none other than Bin Laden. But the investigators had taken the wrong object. This time, it was innocent civilians collecting scrap metal (Shaw,

In the short story “Autopilot,” by Sarah Abbott, she states that the main character, Zach, who is forty-eight years old, is waiting for his next flight to Washington, D.C. from Charleston, WV. The gate agent keeps telling him that he cannot get on the flight because it has been overbooked. Zach answers by saying that “I’m a Priority member. I fly this route every other week” for his job purposes (Abbott). Zach keeps informing the gate agent, Jean, that it’s a family emergency, but Jeans says that there is nothing she can do and that there is no where to put him, unless one of the flight passengers gets lost during the boarding session. According to Zach, there is nowhere for the flight passengers to get lost because the airport is small, it only has “one runway, one TSA full-body scanner, one restaurant that serves biscuits in the a.m. and pizza in the p.m.” (Abbott).

In order for The United States of America to hold its superpower status that pushes for liberty and justice throughout the world, drones are required to keep its status. They are the new nuclear arms race of the 21st century. They are an advanced piece of technology comprised of the best technology the United States has to offer. They have become a crucial part of military operations around the world. Their ability to be used in almost any scenario makes them a viable selection for the United States Armed Forces, which makes drones a much needed aspect for the future of warfare. They are used by the United States Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the United States Air Force. With the world advancing ever so fast,

Terminator and Bladerunner, portrayed cyborgs or cybernetic organisms as creatures of destruction. Are they really as horrible as the movies make them out to be? They can be more useful than perceived; it is necessary to first perfect the technology involved in creating and operating them. In this paper, I will describe how these cyborgs work and how they are portrayed in the movies. Furthermore, I will explain the helpful ways that they are expected to perform in the future.

The miniature flying robot has the ability to lift off, hover and perch. In addition, the artificial insects can swim in water, as well as fly through dust and wind.

Drones could be a good asset for people like police officers to use for surveillance. Policemen could fly drones into active crime spots and see what is going on in them. This allows officers to know what is coming and what kind of things that they need to prepare for. By doing this it could keep the officers much safer and help them gather more important and useful information. Samuel Greengard a trusted leading professional says, "There is a vast amount of data that could be collected on individuals using aerial surveillance, especially if it is combined with facial recognition and other emerging digital technologies" (Greengard).\

How would today’s world be if the technology that is known and loved by millions suddenly vanished? Could the world re-adapt to the lack of technology, or would it plummet into Darkness and Despair? In actuality, if someone can develop artificial intelligences to a certain limit he or she can prevent many of the world’s future problems. In a sense, Mankind can benefit greatly from the further use and development of Artificial Intelligence although some people would have one believe that the further development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can endanger large areas around the world.

Throughout “Love and Sex with Robots,” author David Levy explores the topic of human intimacy, and how it has developed throughout history. While his book begins with discussing human-to-human relationships and intimacy, he explores modern technological intervention like dating websites and electronic sex toys. However, like the title suggests, Levy uses the the majority of his book to convince the reader that the use of sex robots are an inevitable evolution of robotic intimacy, and will be especially useful for minority sectors of the population like misfits and the sexually inadequate (291).