“The Ethical Struggle” Mr. Gaska – Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems Binghamton High School-Engineering Department
Work Force Should robots be used in the workforce? Economy Safety Functionality Ethics
Economy Initial cost Long-term cost Wide-spread effects Are jobs being outsourced to robots ?
Safety Physical safety Mental safety Will the workplace become safer? WeldingPaintingMaterialMaterial Handling
Functionality Humans may be incompetent but can be trained Even competent humans make mistakes Do we make mistakes on the job? What are your thoughts on this cupcake? cupcake
Ethical Questions Does automation steal jobs? Are companies willing to risk human life over that of an expensive machine? Is it okay to move a factory to impoverished countries? Practical ApplicationEntertainment Purpose
The Work of Robots Repetitive tasks Repetitive tasks Dangerous tasks Dangerous tasks Micro tasks Micro tasks Heavy Complex Tasks Heavy Complex Tasks I WILL DO IT!!
The PPA Format Define the problem Define the problem Gather the Evidence Gather the Evidence Determine the Causes Determine the Causes Examine Existing Policy Examine Existing Policy Develop Solutions Select the Best Solution What portion of the PPA have I addressed?
-Work with a classmate to answer the following “Handout” Robot VS. Humans. Each answer requires at least 2 complete sentences. “Handout” Robot VS. Humans