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Though this robot is no longer in commission due to lack of funding, it is still a great illustration of the potential of technology (Nautilus). “Using the tone and location of the reports, Nautilus predicted the outcome of the Arab Spring and the location of Bin Laden to an area with a 125-mile radius in northern Pakistan, when many experts thought Bin Laden was hiding in Afghanistan” (Nautilus tech). This robot had the abilities to do a lot of good by predicting the future. By the same token, if it were wrong about an event, or if it were in the wrong hands, it could cause a lot of

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

Even though Vance’s demands tried to imprison him, Vance was fortunate enough to overcome them, and move on with his life. He attended an Ivy League school, Yale University, and he had a beautiful girlfriend named Usha. Attaining this assured Vance that he had beat the odds and proved the statistics wrong. However, Vance soon renounced this belief, immediately after his past demons began to prowl him like a lion ready for an attack. This was evident, in Vance’s and Ushas relationship. One day will Usha was reading an article, she found an analogy that perfectly describes Vance. The analogy stated, “Whenever something bad happens---even a hint of disagreement----you withdraw completely. It’s like you have a shell that you hide in” (Vance 223).

Kick the exciting novel written by: Walter Dean Myers and Ross Workman tells the story of a brave and exciting young man. During the course of reading this book I often found that it regularly mimicked real life situations and challenges people face. While reading this book you find yourself relating to what Kevin the main character goes through on one level or another. For me I connected on multiple levels. The first being when Kevin was playing soccer and got in trouble. Much like Kevin I also played soccer when I was younger. I loved paying soccer and I was very excited to find out that this book contained soccer after I started to read it. The other way I related to Kevin was when he got in trouble. Like him I also got in trouble. However it wasn't with the law but on the soccer field instead.

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

Jimmy Cross's soldiers use their weapons as probes in order to find Kiowa's corpse. As the soldiers wonder which coordinates to march, Cross dives into his flashback. He compares the tactically failure of camping in a waste field to the municipal golf course. The accident was only a happenstance where one soldier turned on a flashlight and allowed the enemies to spot them. Kiowa immediately submerged into the waste due to explosions. Soldiers tried to get traction and salvage Kiowa's carcass. After witnessing the cadaver, Azar finally can understand the feeling of condolence. Cross arrived at a conclusion that no matter where the blame is placed, for example to the makers of munitions, consequences will never disappear.

Gen. Milley discusses that with these increases nations that have these robotic capabilities make be willing to take more risks. This would create the potential for risk-averse nations

Social media, networks, and news stations manipulate their posts and the fears of their viewers in order to generate more attention towards their media. The attention economy is a metaphor of the economic profit and the payment of the attention from viewers. In Danah Boyd’s article “Whether the digital era improves society is up to its users – that's us”, she claims that we “live in a culture of fear” and that “social media is magnifying the attention economy” (Boyd). Boyd in both her article and her public talk “The Power of Fear in Networked Publics” focuses on three types of fear: fear of the unknown, fear for the young, and fear of the young. She also discusses the fearmongering content shared through networks.

Allen, Paul G., and Mark Greaves. "The Singularity Isn't Near." MIT Technology Review 12 Oct. 2011: n. pag. Rpt. in Robotic Technology. Ed. Louise Gerdes. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 7 Oct. 2015. .

Nathan Etter, a music teacher at Prairie View Grade School location in Burlington, Illinois, received flowers from his husband, Philip Etter, on Valentine’s Day. The teachers’ students asked who the flowers were from and Nathan honestly answered, stating they were from his husband. Several students reacted with negative comments, for example, eww and gross. Nathan used this situation as a teachable moment, where he explained that individuals should be respectful of other individuals’ choices and that several families have two moms or two dads. Unfortunately, one student’s parents contacted the school regarding the situation, stating they had some serious concerns. After the family spoke with the principal, they were reassured Nathan wasn’t

In the article “In the Future, Warehouse Robots Will Learn on Their Own” talks about an automatic robot in Berkeley, California that can better advance the speed and technology of retail stores everywhere. Jeff Mahler and a group of engineers are working on a robot, Berkeley robot that can operate on its own. Mr. Mahler used a software that's placed inside the robot called neural network, or a network that's similar to the human brain and can absorb information by observation of an object. Attached to the berkeley robot is a two fingered hand with suction cup grip that can hold almost any object. The group of scientists investigated in computer-aided design (CAD) or digital depiction of physical objects. Eventually the team was able to create

In comparison, the common archive use of the internet is about four and a half times bigger (My mind was definitely blown). The robot that was featured in the second half of the video was Watson. Watson is a supercomputer made by IBM director David Ferrucci. Ferrucci made the supercomputer and tried to make it have the human brain like qualities. He was able to make it have human-like qualities by doing an experiment.

The words spoken by William Pollard in 1828 continue to hold truth and meaning for FRC Team 3324. His sentament can be seen through our work as a team, in our school, and in the community. For example, the methods of the past may not apply today, therefore, the Metrobots have embraced and spread the innovation taught by FIRST to their community and beyond. This is demonstrated through contemporary learning in a world where technology is ever-advancing.... To this team, success is defined through positive actions both on and off the field that impact our school and the community. We accomplish this by helping those in need and incorporating STEM into the everyday lives of those they encounter, such as FLL, fundraisers, and volunteering.

In his short stories from The Complete Robot, Asimov intentionally reveals loopholes, ambiguities and inadequacies within the three laws of robotics. In this essay I will analyse how ‘Liar!’ Satisfaction guaranteed and Sally reveal weaknesses within the three laws of robotics. And why Isaac Asimov sabotages his own safeguards.

As technological advances surpass expectations, the business world sees constant innovation of new products, robotics, and ways to create efficiency. Businesses unremittingly seek ways to cut unnecessary costs, and manufacture products for higher profit margins. Debra Donston-Miller’s article “My Co-Worker Is a Machine: Telepresence Robots in the workplace,” previews telepresence robots in many practical future business settings. Instead of business professionals traveling city-to-city meeting colleagues or checking in on projects, telepresence robots allow managers to view progress through a mobile robot equipped with monitors, speakers, and microphones. Telepresence robots allow managers to direct projects and track development no matter