Friday, January 9, 2009

A Robot that Cleans

I found this amazing YouTube video that demonstrates some truly remarkable technology. I know the robot and the robotic arm are doing some basic chores but when you think how far this kind of technology has come and how far it may go in the future, it feels a little like science fiction. I realize it is not R2D2 or C3PO, but it sure feels like we are headed in that direction.
Would you pay for a robot to help around the house? Will they become the norm in the future and therefore not cost that much to own? An elderly person would greatly benefit from such extra help in the home. Would you insist your robot look human or would you feel more comfortable with it looking like a machine? Would you want your robot to be able to make decisions on its own or follow a strict programming sequence suited for your needs? These are just some of the questions that start running through my mind when I learn about how advanced robotics has become. Just when I think it will be impossible to have "Data" and his postitronic neural net, I am surprised at how advanced some robots are. How far will we go?
Enjoy the video.






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