Dumar Canas CSCE 390 April 12, 2012
Scientists at the University of Ottawa, Canada are designing a life-like robot Goal: To create a robot that mimics human facial expressions, and possibly act as a companion The use of robots will put to use in nursing, nuclear plant maintenance, and explosive device disposal
Ethical Issues ◦ Can a robot fully function as a human? ◦ How will the robot function? Stakeholders ◦ Developers ◦ Community
Stop the development on life-like robots Continue the development of life-like robots Compromise: Meet in the middle, continue life-like robot development without the emphasis of producing a companion. I am willing for everyone to use it. The solution is accordance with nature. Most people would agree with this solution.
2.5 Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts, including analysis of possible risks.
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