Emotional Robots By: Christopher Grosso

Why Build Emotional Robots? The question is not whether intelligent machines can have emotions, but whether machines can be intelligent without any emotions -MinskyThe question is not whether intelligent machines can have emotions, but whether machines can be intelligent without any emotions -Minsky Proof: Small WonderProof: Small Wonder

The Question If possible, is it beneficial to build robots (machines) with emotions?If possible, is it beneficial to build robots (machines) with emotions?

Technological Advancement In Science, finding a solution for one problem usually helps us find other solutions to other problemsIn Science, finding a solution for one problem usually helps us find other solutions to other problems Ex: E=mc 2Ex: E=mc 2

Social Interaction Companionship for the elderlyCompanionship for the elderly Ex: Relationship between a dog and a blind manEx: Relationship between a dog and a blind man Also be there for people who are afraid to talk to anyone elseAlso be there for people who are afraid to talk to anyone else

Low Maintenance Robots don’t need food and water More convenient pets for those with busy lives

Dangerous What happens when a robot gets angryWhat happens when a robot gets angry Metal HurtsMetal Hurts

Love What happens if a human falls in love with a robot or vice versaWhat happens if a human falls in love with a robot or vice versa Example: EvaExample: Eva

Falling Into the Wrong Hands What happens when the wrong person is in control of this technologyWhat happens when the wrong person is in control of this technology People who train dogs to kill, so why not robotsPeople who train dogs to kill, so why not robots Proof: AnthraxProof: Anthrax

Unemployment If these robots are like us than wouldn’t it be obvious for them to take our jobsIf these robots are like us than wouldn’t it be obvious for them to take our jobs Most likely cheaper and more efficient laborMost likely cheaper and more efficient labor

Ethical Questions If these robots are like humans then do we treat them like humans or machines What laws do they live by Do they vote

Hero??? If they are going to be able to think for themselves who can really stop them?If they are going to be able to think for themselves who can really stop them? If they rebel, can we really count on Will Smith?If they rebel, can we really count on Will Smith?

Conclusion Bad IdeaBad Idea Humans have always used machines to make their lives easierHumans have always used machines to make their lives easier This will ultimately lead to the end of the human raceThis will ultimately lead to the end of the human race