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I, Nanny: Robot Babysitters Pose Dilemma

19-Dec-08

This article shows us that robotics has been used in daily life of mankind. Many people may not know but sooner or later people will know about robotics technology.

Babysitting robots, once the province of speculative fiction, are on the market. They make conversation, recognize faces and keep track of kids. They’re not a replacement for [...]

Ethical guidelines on war robots

19-Dec-08

Robots can be used for 2 purposes, for good purposes or bad purposes. With the ethics of robotics, robots can be expected to be used for good purposes only. Here the article about ethical guidelines on war robots.
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International guidelines are needed for the ethical and safe use of robots “for care and for war”, according [...]

Robotics for Kids: Robot Playmates Help Autistic Kids With Social Skills

08-Aug-08

Robotics is going pupular with kids…
A news say that robots may help kids for their social skills:
THURSDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) — Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interact more easily with mechanical devices than with humans, according to new reports.
Researchers at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, who have presented [...]