The History and Importance of Robots

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

The article, “Robots on Earth” by Jerry West, explains that although robots may be evil in movies and books, they help us more than people may think. In the article, West discusses how the opinions of the media are quite different than the jobs that real robots perform. Humans have many difficult jobs that must be done for the good of the population, which is why we have robots to complete these tasks. Chores such as welding, and working in factories harm our health; so, robots do these jobs to keep us safe. Robots in space may do simple missions so that astronauts can focus on more important duties. Also, astronauts use robotic equipment; such as treadmills; to stay healthy while in space. Other robots are used for people with disabilities

In the past, robots were starting to come around in around the year 270 BCE. Based on the article, “Robots Long Ago”, by Karen Brinkmann, the article explains that “Every robot is a device that can carry out a complex series of actions automatically.” In other words, any object that functions actions automatically is basically a robot. On paragraph 2, it starts that “Around the year 270 BCE, a Greek scientist named Ctesibius dreamed of creating objects that would help people complete certain tasks.” he ended up, “inventing a clock that use mechanical technology to keep track of time.”

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

Not only that, these sociable robots inadvertently change the way we view reality around. In today society what was once taboo like talking to an inanimate object is now acceptable because of new technology. Even the

How has it changed over time? The robot has changed in many ways. In the beginning (B.C) they had an idea about a machine that could help with labor. Then in 1495 Leonardo Da Vinci sketched a robotical night, later (400 years) robots started to be entertainment

Although, it is dangerous for the humans that go and explore space, as there are many things that can go wrong and there many dangers for astronauts in space, space exploration and the space program has lead to many advances in science, technology and more. In fact, the article “Benefits Stemming from Space Exploration” stated “Overcoming the challenges of working in space has led to many technological and scientific advances that have provided benefits to society on Earth in areas including health and medicine, transportation, public safety, consumer goods, energy and environment, information technology, and industrial productivity.” The technological and scientific advances that have come out through the space program have greatly helped society in many ways. One way that the space program has helped people is in the area of health and medicine, because of the space program inventions such as artificial limbs, and infrared ear thermometers have benefitted people all over the world. Next, In the article, “Technologies Benefit Our Lives”, it says, “NASA’s continued funding, coupled with its collective innovations in robotics and shock-absorption/comfort materials are inspiring and enabling the private sector to create new and better solutions for animal and human prostheses. Advancements such as Environmental Robots Inc.’s development of artificial muscle systems with robotic sensing and actuation capabilities for use in NASA space robotic and extravehicular activities are

Children enjoy having robots as helpers.  Sam, an eight year old boy, states, “ ‘I just love robots… I think it’s just fun…”  The article also states, “...computer scientists are developing.... highly programmed machines that can engage people and teach them simple skills…”  Not only do robots help with the learning, they are also able to interact with the students which in turn also creates affability.  If students and children like robots, they will be more willing to give them respect and their full

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.

Over the years, manned missions into space have gotten increasingly more expensive. Nowadays, the costs of manned space travel has gotten up to around $10,000 per pound to send anything to space (Dunbar), large amounts of fuel for the round-trip (JamesRandiFoundation), and enough supplies (and even some extras incase of emergency) to care for the crew (Dunbar). By utilizing robots rather than humans in future space missions, you can cut costs drastically simply by just having a one way trip with just the robot rather than needing to take all the aforementioned supplies and fuel. Also, by equipping a robot with solar panels, the amount of work said robot will be able

Advances in medicine have come far in the past century. As we head towards the future, we look more at going into artificial life for medical treatments and surgeries. According to director of robotic surgery at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, L Wiley Nifong, "Nationally, only one-fourth of the 15 million surgeries performed each year are done with small incisions or what doctors call 'minimally invasive surgery '." Medical professionals have found that by using robots to aid them in surgeries and other treatments, it is more efficient and safer for the patient. As we continue to incorporate artificial life into medical treatments, we will move into the era of robots replacing doctors all together, and human to human interaction in hospitals and doctors offices will be lost.

These robots are known as the ICub, and excel at interacting with the human population safely. One of these robots, known as Molly, exists in Bristol, England (Honigsbaum). This small combination of metals, wires, and computer components actually helps the elderly with simple tasks that they would ordinarily need help with. In addition to helping the elderly, the ICub can also help clean the work space of individuals. Simon, an upper-body humanoid, assists in moving a variety of items and cleaning workspaces. This robot was developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and statistics state that, “Simon could tell with close to 80% accuracy whether someone was paying attention or ignoring him.” This proves that it is indeed possible to create helpful machines that can also interact with humans through the regulation and extra development of artificial intelligences. All of the activities that the ICub Robots partake in are completely beneficial to the global society and will have a large impact on the culture of the world as a whole. An added plus to the push for technological development is that countries can use these advancements as a way to better the future of their state. These nations can accomplish this through the integration of robotic aids into their school systems. An instance in which this concept is used occurs in the Connecticut school system. Through Project D.I.S.C.O.V.E.R middle school students

Imagine if you would not need to help Mom and Dad, carrying stuff for them or cleaning up after them! You can have a robot help you with your daily activities such as cleaning your room, washing your car, and even wiping for you once you are done using the bathroom. A robot is a machine designed to complete or carry out multiple tasks when programmed to do so. Robots play a huge role in discovery, such as Mars Curiosity Rover, that is used to observe Mar’s surface and environment. We have used Robots to study the moons surface to see what it is like and to learn more about space. We use robots today in military by using them to disarm bombs and find enemy locations. Robots will have a positive impact on our future, because robots will help us to discover more in the ocean and space, help us save lives, and aid in the military.

The robot had been out for 24 hours now and already Jasper has lost his family from the explosions. All 4 of them were dead except for him. He was alone and the frigid night air had engulfed him in chills as he lay on the hard, burned ground.The robot….the robot was originally a government project. Then the AI nuclear robot went rogue, escaping the facility where the tests were being run and started blowing everything up across Dead Creek, Farem, the capital of the Government.

But with these great advantages there are always some disadvantages to weigh in to the equation. After all, there is no such thing as a free lunch and robots are no exception to this rule. There are of course a few negative aspects to robot usage. Here are some of the questions that arise: are there such kinds of robots that should not be created? Will robots put capable workers out of jobs, if so is this a justifiable action? And of course the ignorant issue of, what if some day robots become like people, in terms of thinking and acting for them selves, how would we be able to distinguish robot from human?