C2 – Proficient
Some elements of science fiction are turning into science facts. Case in point, the use of machines that have humanoid form to do tasks too risky for their Homo sapiens counterparts is slowly but steadily changing operations in various industries.
One such robot is SAFFiR. Read about this firefighting mechanical wonder and watch the video as well.
U.S. Navy unveils robotic firefighter
Discuss:
1. How do you feel about robots saving human lives in dangerous situations?
2. Do you think robots would do a better job than human beings in search and rescue operations?
3. Why do you think some robots are engineered to resemble humans physically?
4. Do you dread or look forward to the further rise of the machines?
4 replies on “Robotic Firefighter”
1. How do you feel about robots saving human lives in dangerous situations?
I think it would be a very good idea, since you avoid human errors and possible loss of life.
2. Do you think robots would do a better job than human beings in search and rescue operations?
I think so, many times due to emotions the right decisions have not been made so I think a robot could do a better job.
3. Why do you think some robots are engineered to resemble humans physically?
I think it makes us feel more comfortable if we talk to an AI that looks like us.
4. Do you dread or look forward to the further rise of the machines?
Not really, I think there are other more important technologies for us to develop such as clean and renewable energy or discovering more sustainable ways to dispose of waste.
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1. How do you feel about robots saving human lives in dangerous situations?
I thinks it´s another amazing use of tech! Would definitely go for it.
2. Do you think robots would do a better job than human beings in search and rescue operations?
Well, even though they can resolve autonomous tasks as the article says, i don´t think they will be able to fully replace the human criteria for decision making, but at the same time reggarding for example tasks of strength or resistance to extreme conditions, they will obviously perform better.
3. Why do you think some robots are engineered to resemble humans physically?
Maybe because those are the shapes we know and are most used to?
4. Do you dread or look forward to the further rise of the machines?
Definitely looking forward!
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