Wednesday, December 19, 2012

pictures


Concept for humanoid robot. Not possible until far future, would have moving lips and possible sentient thought,


asimo honda robot



conclusion


All in all, dynamic robotics is a very interesting subject and should warrant a lot of interest in the general population.  Interest in this subject is valid because of an effort to produce technological singularity, artificial sentience, and weapon enhanced robot drones. These advancements could also benefit the world in the field of medical technology because it can reduce medical errors, increase efficiency in the hospitals, and decrease human mortality rates because of a robot’s inability to produce bacteria and communicate bacteria. This should be the first and foremost priority in modern technology because of the value of human life and the incredible aid artificial intelligence could be in saving lives. Another way robotics and intelligence have advanced dramatically is with the display of artificial sentience in computer mainframes. These special computers are not highly self-aware, but they can think, process and operate outside of their programming.  This could be beneficial because it would make human to computer interface much easier and in a few years, possibly make robot servants. The military could use robotic warriors as well because it would minimalize bloodshed and help to end wars. This field of applied sciences has many interesting uses and applications which could better the world. But, this field also has as many dangers as it has benefits, because creating sentient robots, and technological singularity might have negative repercussions on society because if a sentient android is to be created, it is difficult for the creator to regain control over the android. This android could, in theory, build other robots and lead a coup against humans. On the other end of the spectrum, robots could eventually become so advanced, even to human levels. This could make them as productive and fully functional citizens as any human being. In closing, robotics merging with artificial intelligence is a great topic to read about and a fascinating topic in world news.

discovery


                In the course of researching the topic of applied robotics, many interesting discoveries have been made on my part. For instance, I didn't know that robotics was on the brink of merging with special technology to produce artificial sentience. This is an interesting discovery because it largely impacts the world in a very positive or negative fashion. The positive functions of this particular branch of applied science are medical advancements including prosthesis  surgical equipment, and better clinical conditions. Although, negative repercussions could plague society, some of them being  sentient weapons, robot rights, and artificial reproduction. 

                 Another interesting discovery about robotics is an android's ability to mimic human functions such as walking, hand gestures and other human movements. thats cool.  

Monday, December 10, 2012


                Caleb Peck
                Introduction

Technology is comprised of many mediums, but in the past few years the most prevalent forms of the applied sciences are robotics and computer intelligence. Recently companies such as Boston Dynamic, Epson Robotics and Makerbot Industries have been experimenting with merging robotics and computer intelligence in effort to produce technological singularity, artificial sentience, and weapon enhanced robot drones. These advancements could also benefit the world in the field of medical technology because it can reduce medical errors, increase efficiency in the hospitals, and decrease human mortality rates because of a robot’s inability to produce bacteria and communicate bacteria. This should be the first and foremost priority in modern technology because of the value of human life and the incredible aid artificial intelligence could be in saving lives. Another way robotics and intelligence have advanced dramatically is with the display of artificial sentience in computer mainframes. These special computers are not highly self-aware, but they can think, process and operate outside of their programming.  This could be beneficial because it would make human to computer interface much easier and in a few years, possibly make robot servants. The military could use robotic warriors as well because it would minimalize bloodshed and help to end wars. This field of applied sciences has many interesting uses and applications which could better the world. But, this field also has as many dangers as it has benefits, because creating sentient robots, and technological singularity might have negative repercussions on society because if a sentient android is to be created, it is difficult for the creator to regain control over the android. This android could, in theory, build other robots and lead a coup against humans. On the other end of the spectrum, robots could eventually become so advanced, even to human levels. This could make them as productive and fully functional citizens as any human being. In closing, robotics merging with artificial intelligence is a great topic to read about and a fascinating topic in world news.