Where are the robots?

Isaak Asimov  an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.

Laws of robotics 1. A robot may not injure a human being or through inaction allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Low. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the first or second laws.

What can robots do? Do the ironing Cook dinner Walk the dog Climb stairs Vacuum the carpets Mow the lawn Talk Run Think Make decisions

Which of the following do robots possess/show? Intelligence Reasoning Mobility Consciousness Creativity accuracy

Where are the robots? New words: Nuclear power- атомная энергия Perform a task- выполнять задание Cater for need- удовлетворять требования Work out- разработать Overcome the problem- преодолеть проблему Roboticist- инженер, создающий роботов Obstacle- помеха, преграда

Do you believe that robot assistants can be a reality?

Imagine that robots existed that could do all the housework and lots of other tasks, too. Discuss how your life would change if you had one.