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.
