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Robotics
Most robots are modeled after a similar human structure, such as:
Body Structure (Bones vs. Chassis)
Body structures are the physical components of the robot that provide protection and support.
Muscle System (Muscles vs. Motors)
Muscle systems provide power and movement for the physical components of the robots. This enables the robot to actually perform tasks.
Sensory System (Nerves vs. Input Devices)
Sensory systems enable the robot to gather information about its surroundings through several mediums, such as temperature and light.
Power Source (General Nutrition vs. Electric Power)Power systems basically supplies the robot with energy. This is the most crucial system out of all, because without it, the robot can do nothing.
Processing System (Brain vs. CPU)Processing systems interpret any data given to the robot, through means of a controlling computer, or through the sensory system. From this data, the robot can make decisions that have been programmed under certain conditions.
Input Devices used in robotics:
Mouse + Keyboard - these are used to program the robot, which the first step in making the robot perform any sort of labor
Sensors (Light, Motion, Color) - the components of the Sensory system that gather data from surroundings.
Output Devices used in robotics:
Miscellaneous Robot Appendages (drills, arms, claws, paint gun) - these perform the physical labor, either by moving objects, or screwing screws, and many other actions.Computer Monitor - an administrator uses this to watch over the programs the robot is using, and can monitor any data the robot has gathered.Sounds - while most robots can have conversations like the ones we see in Sci-Fi movies, some might make certain sounds or beeps to communicate certain things to people, for instance, if a task is complete.
What can Robots do?
Robots are meant to do precise, repetitive, and dangerous work. They are most often used in manufacturing plants and mainly work with assembly lines. Robots would not make good workers in fields that required judgment or the ability to make decisions, since they can only do what they are programmed to do.
The reason why robots excel at precise and repetitive tasks is because when their physical extremities are programmed, the robot can do the exact same task countless times, and each time, it can move in almost the same fashion, which would increase the precision of the job.
Robots are meant to do dangerous work out of the fear of losing human lives. If a human worker's life is lost on the job, the family and friends of the worker would be emotionally affected, and the employer would probably receive some kind of law suit. With robots don't have the same value of life as humans do, and so if one is broken or damaged on the job, all the company would have to do is buy a new one or fix the damaged one.
Another reason why robots are used in manufacturing plants is their cost. The robot itself is a one time payment, and then you just have to supply it with power. If the plant were to higher human workers to work, the employers would have to not only pay for their hourly wage, but insurance, health benefits, and many other things.
The reason why robots excel at precise and repetitive tasks is because when their physical extremities are programmed, the robot can do the exact same task countless times, and each time, it can move in almost the same fashion, which would increase the precision of the job.
Robots are meant to do dangerous work out of the fear of losing human lives. If a human worker's life is lost on the job, the family and friends of the worker would be emotionally affected, and the employer would probably receive some kind of law suit. With robots don't have the same value of life as humans do, and so if one is broken or damaged on the job, all the company would have to do is buy a new one or fix the damaged one.
Another reason why robots are used in manufacturing plants is their cost. The robot itself is a one time payment, and then you just have to supply it with power. If the plant were to higher human workers to work, the employers would have to not only pay for their hourly wage, but insurance, health benefits, and many other things.
Social/Ethical Implications in Robotics
The main problems that robots pose is in the workforce. Before robots, companies depended on human labor in manufacturing facilities, so there were more job openings for people. But when robots were invented, companies have outsourced the work that people once did to robots, since robots are much cheaper to employ than people. As a result, there are less job opprotunies and unemployment raises.
There is a hidden benefit for the consumers when companies outsource with robots. If a corporation uses robots, they are going to save money on labor. And since they save money on labor, they can afford to lower prices on their products to encourage consumer spending. Therefore, you save money on the company's products.
Another benefit that robotics serve to society is human safety. Humans no longer have to work dangerous tasks, because the same work can be done by robots. Who knows how many lives are saved, and on a more cynical note, how many lawsuits are avoided.
There is a hidden benefit for the consumers when companies outsource with robots. If a corporation uses robots, they are going to save money on labor. And since they save money on labor, they can afford to lower prices on their products to encourage consumer spending. Therefore, you save money on the company's products.
Another benefit that robotics serve to society is human safety. Humans no longer have to work dangerous tasks, because the same work can be done by robots. Who knows how many lives are saved, and on a more cynical note, how many lawsuits are avoided.
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