STS (M2) Flashcards

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In general, _____ keeps on progressing due to not only the changing times and environment but also to the ever-progressing mind of mankind

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technology

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The ever-growing society has made people see ____ as some form of necessity

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technology

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Technology came from the Greek words _____ (art) and ______ (word); taking two words together’ _____ means a discourse on arts – the concept was only used to talk about arts specifically applied arts

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technê, logos, technology

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Concepts like machine and tools were also attached to the word _______ which is the more popular sense of the concept nowadays

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“technology”

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It would not be possible for all these _______ to exist if it were not for the brilliance, creativeness, and power of the mind

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technological advancements

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Most people survive their everyday lives with great reliance to the different _______already available to the masses.

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technological advancements

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In one way or another, each person in the society is directly or indirectly affected by ______ whether he wills it or not.

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technology

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is already an inevitable part of the society.

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Technology

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5
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Anything too much is ____.

There are various _____ involving the use of technological devices

Misuse or invention to produce ___ results

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bad, ethical dilemmas, bad

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As ____ needs and demand continue to evolve, the demand on technology changes as well.

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human

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As ___ apply technology in almost every day of human activity, the demand to keep pace has become enormous.

This has then impact human lives in both ways, positive and negative.

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humans

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TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

Business success requires collaboration among its workplace. Utilizing group messaging and team chats allows greater exchange of ideas among workers

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Technology facilitates greater collaboration among workers.

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The use of ______ in human life has significantly impacted the realm of business, education, industry, work and almost all areas living.

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technology and science

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TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

Technology had a major impact in the modern workplace as it revolutionized the method by which businesses conduct daily activities. The automation of tasks resulted in over-all efficiency in production.

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Technology guarantees increased productivity.

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TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

Technologies enable businesses to manage their inflow and outflow in simplified ways. There are software and programs that are efficient for bookkeeping and auditing purposes.

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Technology simplifies business operations.

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TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

Technologies enable more efficient organizing and securing of customer and business files.

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Technology improves business database and file management.

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is essential in all human tasks on a daily basis.

The exchange of ideas, securing of information and expression of feelings are facilitated by instantaneous and real-time communication.

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Communication

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TRUE/FALSE
The fast-paced life that people experience everyday has paved way to be creation of mobile and smart phones.

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TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

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1.Technology guarantees increased productivity.
2. Technology facilitates greater collaboration among workers
3.Technology simplifies business operations.
4. Technology improves business database and file management.

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION

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  1. Technology supports productive relationships.
  2. Technology changes the marketing platform.
    3.Technology increases global connectivity.
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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION

- facilitate efficient workflow, instant decision making as well as delivery of services.
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Technology supports productive relationships.

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION
- emails and other messaging tools help keep us in touch with significant people demanding immediate performance tasks.

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Technology supports productive relationships.

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION
- productive technology allows effective communication solutions through open sharing of ideas and greater collaboration.

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Technology supports productive relationships.

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION
- any consumer who wants to avail products and services is directed onto website URLs (Uniform Resource Locator)

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Technology changes the marketing platform.

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION
- innovations in marketing strategies custom-tailored to fit the needs of consumers who are equipped with mobile devices.

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Technology changes the marketing platform.

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION
- people search answers for everyday questions through their computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones.

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Technology changes the marketing platform.

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION
- the development of a macro-system of interconnected networks through the World Wide Web is a result of greater information resources, which are accessible to almost every netizen around the world.

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Technology increases global connectivity.

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION
- these communication technologies give everyone access to libraries, government sites, banks, schools and almost all institutions everywhere.

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Technology increases global connectivity.

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22
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This is how we refer to the “World” at this time and this is how information technology has made a single interdependent system.

A global point of view has been set to create an atmosphere of business at the same time diplomatic ties.

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GLOBALIZATION

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The globalized world began to share homogeneity in the amidst of differences in language, history, culture, economy amongst all other aspects.

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GLOBALIZATION

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A global point of view has been set to create an atmosphere of business at the same time diplomatic ties.

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GLOBALIZATION

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25
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The healthcare industry is greatly benefiting from the advances in technology entirely ment for patient care and increasing lifespan.

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TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICINE

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TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICINE

  • Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to replace outdated paper records.
A

Technology keeps efficient patient records.

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-these records are used to check, monitor, and share patient medical record and history

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Technology keeps efficient patient records.

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  • the continuous increase in population requires improved strategies to develop treatment plans, conduct medical researches and monitor health epidemics to efficiently meet the increase in demands on the health care system.
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Technology facilitates better ways to fight diseases.

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  • developments introduced the use of surgical robots assisting humans in operating room
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Technology facilitates better ways to fight diseases.

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Technology facilitates better ways to fight diseases.

______ is largely utilized to aid surgeons in performing complex procedures

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robotics surgery

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  • 3D printing is considering very helpful in replicating specific organs, which prepares surgeon in the actual procedures
    • cost effective to develop prosthetic limbs for orthopedic patients
    • dental practice specifically in orthodontics to replicate problematic areas among dental patients
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Technology for simulation

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TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICINE

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  1. Technology keeps efficient patient records.
  2. Technology facilitates better ways to fight diseases.
  3. Technology for simulation
33
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Technologies used in the school system help enrich the learning environment of students

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TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

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It aims to improve academic performance through resources educational technologies also prepares learners to engage in research, design, evaluation and use of concepts in varied subjects and courses

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TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

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TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

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  1. Technology motivates greater learning
    2.Technology makes teaching and learning paperless
    3.Technology facilitates online learning
    4.Technology supports special education
36
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– encourages and engages through sights and sounds which enhances individual learning through gamification

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Technology motivates greater learning

37
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– learning management system

A

Technology facilitates online learning

37
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TRUE/FALSE

Technology makes teaching and learning paperless

A

TRUE

38
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– people with disabilities are provided assistive technology (AT) to accomplish school tasks that are difficult to perform due to their disability.

A

Technology supports special education

39
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The integration of technological resources in business comes with a price; expensive and high maintenance

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TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

40
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Makes business data insecure because records are stored in centralized database

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TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

41
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Hackers lurk everywhere in search for ways to challenge firewalls
Over-dependence on technology extinguished f2f interaction

A

TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

42
Q

CONSEQUENCES OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

this imbalance is a result of “_________” among teams using devices that are deficient of tone, emotion and empathy.

A

superficial communication

43
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CONSEQUENCES OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

  • this imbalance is a result of “superficial communication” among teams using devices that are deficient of tone, emotion and empathy.
A

TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION

44
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CONSEQUENCES OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

distraction among learners

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TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

45
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CONSEQUENCES OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

Prolonged use of computers, tablets, and mobile devices result to digital eye strain
- Even mental health affected by technology ;FOMO (feeling of missing out)

A

TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN HEALTH

46
Q

Prolonged use of computers, tablets, and mobile devices result to _____

A

digital eye strain

46
Q

According to Kantar Media, in the Ph, 92 percent of urban homes an 70 percent of rural homes own at least one _______.

A

television set

47
Q

Households with tv set reached 15.135M

A

(Noda, 2012)

48
Q

Ultimate medium for advertisement
placements

Almost all use this particular type of device

plays a great role in the lives of the people

A

Television

48
Q

Successful in his attempt to send images
through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk (Nipkow disk)
electric telescope - 18 lines of resolution

A

Paul Gottlieb Nipkow
Late 1800s

49
Q
  • 18 lines of resolution
A

electric telescope

49
Q

 New system of television by using the
cathode ray tube in
addition to the
mechanical scanner system

A

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing

50
Q

 Filipinos love to use their ______anywhere, anytime.

More than half of the Filipino population own at least one _ regardless of type.

In 2010, Synovate declared 67 percent product ownership in the country.

A

mobile phones

50
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Mobile phones are considered a must-have among young Filipinos

A

(ABS-CBN News, 2010)

51
Q

1 out of 3 Filipinos cannot live without a mobile phone -

A

Ipsos Media Atlas Philippines Nationwide Urban 2011-2012 survey

52
Q

The first call ever made on a cell phone, was from an engineer named _______ calling a rival engineer to brag about his accomplishment.

A

Martin Cooper

52
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Mobile phone used by Cooper

A

o Weighed 1.1 kg
o Measured 228.6 x 127 x 44.4
mm
o 30-minute talk time
o 10 hours to charge
o Motorola DynaTAC 8000x
in 1983

52
Q

Not possible for all Filipino families to own at least one

Most profits gained by _______manufacturers come from offices, businesses, or schools

Growing number of Internet users in the Ph, problems regarding the Internet providers

A

Computers and Laptops

53
Q

____, who was born in 1791, is regarded as the father of computing because of his research into machines that could calculate. Babbage’s ________ was the first device ever devised that could calculate and print mathematical tables.

A

Charles Babbage,Difference Engine Number 1

54
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Charles Babbage, who was born in ____, is regarded as the father of computing because of his research into machines that could calculate.

A

1791

55
Q

was the first device ever devised that could calculate and print mathematical tables.

A

Babbage’s Difference Engine Number 1

55
Q

is considered to be the first true portable, full- featured computer

A

the Osborne 1

56
Q

Released in June 1981 by the Osborne Computer Corporation,

A

Osborne 1

57
Q

Facts about Filipinos and their use of gadgets and the Internet:

Mobile phone subscription is at 119M

3.2 hours on mobile and 5.2 hours on desktop daily

Ph has one of the highest digital populations in the world
47M active FB accounts

Fastest-growing application market in SEA

A
58
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Roles played by technological advancements

A

Television sets
Mobile phones
Computer and laptops

59
Q

Most parents would argue that these devices make their children lazy and unhealthy

A

Ethical Dilemmas

59
Q

People are freely exposed to different things on television, mobile phones, laptops and computers.

A

Ethics of responsibility
What ought to be allowed?

60
Q

While it is true that these technological devices are useful and beneficial, the fact that there are several dilemmas face by these “necessities”.

  1. Most parents would argue that these devices make their children lazy and unhealthy.
  2. Another dilemma faced by these technological devices is the moral dilemma. People especially children who are not capable yet rationally deciding for themselves what is right or wrong; this makes them very vulnerable to character change and can greatly affect the way they view the world and thing around them.

3.Develop different kinds of sickness because too much use of technological devices.
Become reclusive, alienating themselves from other people.

A

ETHICAL DILEMMA FACED BY THESE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

60
Q

In fact, there are people are friends only on social media but not in real life. This only shows that there are things that technology claims to do but not in reality.

It is for these reasons why there are people who call for the establishment of ethics of technology.

This subcategory of ethics will one way or another guide people on hoe technology ought to be used in order to prevent abuse and other unfortunate results.

The word “______” in the sense of being accountable for and accountable to is very appropriate to the ethics of technology because it makes each and every person in the scientific-technological development a proxy with reference to one another.

It is also important for the people in the scientific world to inform the masses of the dangers of their contribution/s to the world of technology. In this way, the people will be sufficiently aware of what to do and what not to do. And also the agent using the devices should also be accountable to and accountable for their use of their gadgets.

A

responsibility

61
Q


* An actuated mechanism programmable in two
or more axes with a degree of autonomy,
moving within its environment, to perform intended tasks.

A

Robot

61
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  • ability to perform intended tasks based on current state and sensing without human intervention
A

Autonomy

62
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A robot that performs useful tasks for humans or equipment excluding industrial application.

A robot may be classified according to its intended application as an industrial robot or a ______

A

Service Robot

62
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Service robot for personal use

o Used for a noncommercial task, usually by laypersons.

  • Examples: domestic servant robot, automated wheelchair, personal mobility assist robot, pet exercising robot
A

Personal Service Robot

63
Q

was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University.

A

Isaac Asimov

63
Q

o Ease the workload of mankind
* Make life more efficient and less stressful
* Perform complicated activities
o Pleasure, entertainment in parks or exhibits
o Toys, child-friendly
o Used in movies

A

Roles played by Robotics

64
Q
  1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
  2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
  3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
A

Isaac Asimov
“Three Laws of Robotics”

65
Q

Ethical Dilemma/s faced by Robotics

Just like any other technological advancements, robotics also faces different problems and dilemmas.
Although the idea is to help people and make their lives a lot easier than before, it is still not immune to different ethical dilemmas and possible undesirable outcomes.

A

Ethical Dilemma/s faced by Robotics

65
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Ethical Dilemma/s faced by Robotics

A
  1. Safety
    2. Emotional component
66
Q

o Who should be held accountable if someone’s safety is compromised by a robot?

o Who should be blamed, the robot, the agent using the robot, or the maker/inventor of the robot?

A

safety

67
Q

o It is not completely impossible for robots to develop emotions.

o What if robots become sentient?

o Should they be granted robot rights?

A

Emotional component

67
Q

This may seem a little absurd as of the moment, but looking at how fast technology progresses nowadays, it is not completely impossible for robots to develop emotions

It is interesting to know how people would react if the time comes when robots can already feel pain and pleasure.

A

(Evans, 2007)

67
Q

In the field of robotics, there are the so-called ______(includes active human-robot interaction) and_______ (excludes active human-robot interaction).

In other words, a robot with full autonomy can perform actions or activities even without master telling it what should be done or what should be performed next.

A

partial autonomy, full autonomy

68
Q

____ was one of the first countries to develop service robots.

Some of the expected work to be performed by DESIRE are the following:
Clear up the kitchen table
Fill the dishwasher
Clear up this room

A

Germany

68
Q

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research’s Service Robotics Innovation Lead Initiative, it sponsored a collaborative project called ______which was launched on _____

A

DESIRE , October 1, 2005.

68
Q

In April 2000, ______ (co-founder of Sun Microsystems) published an article inWiredmagazine entitled “Why the Future Doesn’t Need Us.”

In it, he argues that “Our most powerful 21st-century technologies—robotics, genetic engineering, and nanotech—are threatening to make humans an endangered species.” At the time, his thesis and accompanying forecast were alarming, coming from such a credible source.

A

Bill Joy

69
Q

“Why the Future Doesn’t Need Us.

We are now twenty years since the publication of his article, and we have indeed experienced tremendous technological advancement.

It is well-deserved that we marvel, celebrate, and appreciate how these advancements are adding or contributing to our experience of life as human beings.

however, one could argue it is vital that we take a moment to pause and look at what is happening through the lenses of Joy’s article.

A
70
Q

With_______( the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception , speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages) and machine learning in particular,

A

artificial intelligence