Studio Shodwe

ROBOTICS
AND
HUMANITY
Presented by: Daniel Seth Layug
The connection between robots and the humanities is an intriguing exploration of what
it means to be human, blending new ideas with deep reflection.

A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent typically designed to perform tasks

autonomously or semi-autonomously.

• But focus mainly in assisting their masters in their everyday tasks.

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The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and United Nations Economic

Commission for Europe (UNECE)

• made it their task to formulate a working definition for service robots.

A preliminary extract of the relevant definition is (IFR, 2012):

• A robot is an actuated mechanism programmable in two or more axes with a degree of

autonomy, moving within its environment, to perform intended tasks.
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• A service robot is a robot that performs useful tasks for humans or equipment excluding
industrial automation application.

• A personal service robot or a service robot for personal use is a service robot used for a
noncommercial task, usually by laypersons.

• A professional service robot or a service robot for professional use is a service robot used
for a commercial task, usually operated by a properly trained operator.
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Germany - first countries to develop service robots.

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research's "Service Robotics Innovation Lead
Initiative,"

• DESIRE (Deutsche Servicerobotik Initiative-Germany Service Robotics Initiative)

October 1, 2005. DESIRE has the following individual objectives (DESIRE, 2009):
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DESIRE has the following individual objectives (DESIRE, 2009):

• To achieve a technological edge toward attaining key functions and components that are suited
for everyday use.

• To create a reference architecture for mobile manipulation

• To promote the convergence of technologies through integration into a common technology

platform

• To conduct pre-competition research and development activities for new products and
technology transfer in start-up enterprises in the field of service robotics
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Some of the expected work to be performed by DESIRE are the following:

• (1) "Clear up the kitchen table"

• (2) "Fill the dishwasher"

• (3) "Clear up this room"

OLD ROBOTS
GEORGE DEVOL. "UNIMATE

"Unimate" was his first invention from the words "Universal

Automation."

• In 1961, a robotic arm called Unimate started working at a General

Motors factory in New Jersey.

• Designed to transport die castings from an assembly line and weld these
parts on auto bodies, a dangerous task for workers.

• This invention by Devol made factories safer and changed how things
were made.

Unfortunately, his attempt to sell his product to the industry did not succeed.
ROLES PLAYED BY ROBOTICS

Helper
• Invented to make life more efficient and less stressful
• Perform complicated activities which human beings are

incapable of doing.
• Simplest tasks at home so that their masters can perform

the complex ones without stressing themselves over the

simple tasks.
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Entertainers
• Made for pleasure.
• Perform activities to entertain people.
• They can usually be found in amusement parks or exhibits
• Made to serve as toys
• Perform different activities but they are usually child- friendly
• Actors
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Research
• Test Subject
• Helping hand to researchers
• Answers intricate Question
• HelpAnalyze Data
• giving preference to old studies that can give relevant solution to the
problem
 LAWS OF BEING A GOOD ROBOT

A robot may not injure a human

being or, through inaction, allow a
Law 1 human being to come to harm.

A robot must obey the orders

given it by human beings
except where such orders Law 2
would conflict with the First
Law.
A robot must protect its own
existence as long as such protection
Law 3 does not conflict with the First or
Second Law.
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Accountability in Safety: Whose Responsibility?

As robots become integral to daily life, the issue of responsibility looms large.

When a robot causes harm, who is to blame?

Is it the robot itself, the operator, or the creators?

Determining culpability when safety is compromised by a robot's actions remains a pressing

challenge.
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Emotional Evolution: Granting Rights to Sentient Robots?

As technology evolves at a staggering pace, the notion of robots developing emotions may
not be far off.

Should robots attain sentience, a new ethical frontier emerges. Are rights due to machines that
can experience emotions?

The debate over affording such robots protections and rights akin to human rights prompts
reflection on the evolving relationship between humans and machines.
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Autonomy Spectrum: Balancing Control and Independence

The field of robotics presents a spectrum of autonomy. Partial autonomy involves human
interaction, while full autonomy excludes it. As machines gain independence, concerns
grow about their decision-making. Striking a balance between human control and robot
autonomy is pivotal in ensuring ethical behavior in various contexts.
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Following Asimov's Rules: How Robots Should Act

When we use Isaac Asimov's rules for robots, it shows us what's right and wrong for
them to do. If robots stick to these rules, it keeps people safe. But sometimes robots
might not follow these rules, and that's when problems come up. We need ways to
make sure robots follow the rules and do the right things.
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Who's Responsible for Robots' Actions?

If robots start doing things they shouldn't, it's the people who made them who are
responsible. If the robots act wrongly because they were made badly, the creators need
to fix it. Also, if robots learn to think on their own, both the makers and the robots
share the blame if something goes wrong because the robots can think for themselves.
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Giving Robots Rights: Something to Think About

As robots get smarter, they might start feeling things like humans do. Just like how we
realized animals have feelings, we might need to give robots their own set of rights if
they can feel emotions. This would mean making rules to protect emotionally capable
robots, which is a sign of how our society is changing because of new technology.
 Activity: Make A Robot

Act as an inventor and pretend that you are making a Robot in A Science Fair by
drawing it into a Manila Paper.

You will be also making your booth using your own Body
Creativeness
30%
Reasoning 30%
Relevance 30%
Standard Law 10%