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THE ROBOTS
Like it or not, robots are coming. And while the first wave of robots will only be capable of doing simple task, scientists and engineers are making strides in advancing robotic technology.
by Ray Nelson
Benefits
- Cheap Labor
- Reduce Human Injuries
- Create More Time For Enjoyment
Concerns
- Job Lost
- Physical Harm To Humans
- Reduced Human Interaction
Wabot Robot
Waseda University initiated the WABOT project in 1967, and in 1972 completed the WABOT-1, the world's first full-scale humanoid intelligent robot. It was the first android, able to walk, communicate with a person in Japanese (with an artificial mouth), measure distances and directions to the objects using external receptors (artificial ears and eyes), and grip and transport objects with hands.