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Because of the increasing number of machines with smarts, we are facing “the inflection point” (301). However, our fixed views on intelligent robots such as demands that artificial intelligence should look like human, prevent us from realizing what is already happening around us. He states that to see how far artificial intelligence has changed our lives, we need to get rid of the fixed views. For example, an industrial robot named Baxter is designed for people to easily work right next to it and easily train it, which is the noteworthy feature that other robots fail to implement. Baxter is also cheaper than other robots, which means it is easy to install it. Although Baxter is not humanlike, it represents how robots are becoming advanced as stated

When someone brings up the term “artificial intelligence”, a variety of connotations tend to arise, connotations that often are unfair or unrepresentative of the true real-world applications of such a term. Due to the incidentally fear-mongering nature of the media, artificial intelligence can refer to something as basic as a robotic arm in a factory, as well as the implied extinction and/or enslavement of the human race as caused by robo-revolution. As of today, however, when applied in the world of modern technology, artificial intelligence is defined as any innovation that performs a task usually completed by humans. Of course, with this definition, artificial intelligence holds the potential for both societal harm and benefit, and its fate

This article begins by outlining the tragic death of an artificial intelligence robot, named Steve. Steve’s accidental death, by stairs, raises a lot of new questions surrounding robots, and their rights. In his article, Leetaru, discusses the range of questions that have sparked from not only Steve’s death, but the rise of advanced robot mechanics. While the Silicon Valley is busy grinding out new plans and models of robots, especially security robots, how can we establish what a mechanical robot is entitled to? Leetaru offers many different scenarios concerning robots against aggressors, in hopes to reveal that these rights be outlined with the rise in usage of this technology. The article speculates how in the future, when these robots

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“Transcendance looks at the implications of artificial intelligence--but are we taking AI seriously enough?” (Hawking, The Independent.) Robotics, specifically artificial intelligence, has greatly benefited humanity by alleviating workloads, by enhancing and improving surgery, by expanding knowledge of our universe through unmanned spaceflight, and by improving the everyday life of citizens in both flourishing and impoverished nations. For example, the recent Antares rocket malfunction (10/28/14) was catastrophic financially, but thankfully, it was a non-crewed mission, in which only the technology was destroyed. The benefits noted, scientific advocates would argue, highly outweigh the negatives of robotics, which can be detrimental to life. Militarization of robotics makes the

“The Robot Invasion” written by Charlie Gillis in an article which informs the reader of current uses and capabilities of robots as well as elaborating on the expectation of advancement of robotic technology in the future. Though the reader never learns of the author’s professional background or experience on the subject, he uses evidence provided by numerous scientists and professionals in the field to lend credibility to the article. Throughout the reading, the audience is given the idea that while it is inevitable that robots will become commonplace in the future, there is adequate time to adjust education and skills to fit the needs of the future because of the current limitations of robots. Another point which is made is the thought that humans will be needed to work with the robots of the future, performing various tasks to keep them up to date and in working order. This information creates optimism for human job opportunities in the future for those who may be worried about a world in which they could become obsolete in the workplace. The subject of robots is relevant to issues that exist in society today. Not only are scientists tirelessly working to advance technology, robots have already made their way into everyday life and this is creating much optimism and hope for the future as well as stoking fears of those who believe that their livelihood is being threatened. Everyone has the potential to be affected by the anticipated changes which makes this article

A machine producing society where robots do everything for humans may seem impractical and fanciful, but thanks to advances in the field of artificial intelligence, or AI, this type of technology is likely to happen within the next couple of decades. AI is the theory that machines could developed intelligence parallel to that of humans where they are able to continually improve themselves, thus eventually surpassing human intellect. The advances in the field of AI are recent and numerous and can be seen in technology that the average person uses everyday such as SIRI, Facebook's face recognition software, or Google's self driving car. With advances being made so rapidly, there is little to no consideration for how this technology will affect

The excitement of the fast-paced technology world peaked my interest throughout my high school career. As a member of my high school’s FIRST Robotics Club, designing and creating the desired motion of our robot was an eye-opening experience. After my involvement in robotics, I took it upon myself to register for an online AP Computer Science Class and to take advantage of a work study program with the information technology department. I strive to gain a knowledge base that will allow me to be a leader in the forefront of technological advancement: taking risks, improving lives, and changing the world.

These three outstanding writers will portray the argument showing the reasoning for one to be either for or against the advancement into the technological world. Derek Thompson “What Jobs Will the Robots Take”, Thompson is the senior editor at The Atlantic writing in the areas of economics, and the labor market. Chad Jenkins, Alexandra Peseri’ s “Automation, Not Domination: How Robots Will Take Over Our World”, Jenkins Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Brown University, earning acknowledgement with several groups PECASE, FAFOSR, ONR, NSF focusing in glitches in robot learning and human-robot interaction. Nonetheless, Peseri is the senior research assistant in computer science for Brown University’s Humanity-Centered Robotics Initiative. Farhad Manjoo’s “Will Robots Steal Your Job”, Manjoo is a technology columnist for the New York Times and the author of True Enough. All of these authors seem to portray the same ideology in regards to the technological advancement

Mr. G stresses the importance of student participation by always making sure that rookies are actively involved in robot design. He encourages students to try out new and innovative ideas and to expand our knowledge, as learning is much more important to Mr. G than winning. In fact, he is known for saying “It is not winning that is important, but

Although I have only reached this realization recently, the journey of attaining this vision was an important and rewarding experience. Throughout school, I opted to take many electives to get an idea of what my interests were: zoology, law, web design, photoshop, computer applications, and others. Comparatively, nothing peaked my interest like a computer related class. This lead me to seek out my school’s FIRST Robotics Team. Learning how the gadgets we use every day work was always a curiosity of mine, but I

Vanderbilt Robotics hopes to support and facilitate endeavors in robotics at Vanderbilt University, including organizing participation in collegiate robotics competitions, facilitating an interest in the discipline across the campus, supporting students who pursue robotics as a career or a hobby, and contributing to the community through outreach and service. We aspire to produce an environment in which members will gain experience in applied engineering, teamwork, and leadership extending beyond requisite coursework.

As humans, we are inclined to fear the unknown. With a world advancing around us at a rate faster than we can grasp, certain technologies will be scrutinized. We are stepping into an era of automation, where our suspicions of machines taking over our lives become heightened. It is to be expected that we would question a technology to which we plan to entrust our lives.

My experience with robotics started only few years ago, during my studies at Slade School of Fine Art (UCL). Witnessing the emergence of digital experience Artists, my practices shifted paradigms - for my final degree show at the Slade, I built "breathing" sculptures using the Arduino. The Arduino was simply programmed to move a group of servo motors over a set time. The concept brought a different dynamic to the exhibition and bewildered the viewers. This experience has lead me to pursue a Computer Science Masters degree at UCL.

Robot learning is a research field at the intersection of machine learning and robotics. It studies