1. Dumar Canas CSCE 390 April 12, 2012

2.  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

3.  Ethical Issues ◦ Can a robot fully function as a human? ◦ How will the robot function?  Stakeholders ◦ Developers ◦ Community

4.  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.

5.  2.5 Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts, including analysis of possible risks.

6.  http://technews.acm.org/archives.cfm?fo=20 12-01-jan/jan-25-2012.html#563371 http://technews.acm.org/archives.cfm?fo=20 12-01-jan/jan-25-2012.html#563371  http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/stor y/2012/01/20/tech-robot-ottawa.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/stor y/2012/01/20/tech-robot-ottawa.html