APPLICATION
Directions: Read the following excerpts and give at least two (2) statements
expressing an opinion for each.
1. Initially, the major aim of Al for humanoids was for research purposes. They were
being used for research on how to create better prosthetics for humans. Now,
humanoids are being created for several purposes that are not limited to research.
modern-day humanoids are developed to carry out different human tasks and
occupy different roles in the employment sector. Some of the roles they could
occupy are the role of a personal assistant, receptionist, front desk officer and so on.
Taken from Artificial Intelligence in Humanoid Robots by Sanjit Singh Dang
2. On a visit one day, Ms. Gemson brought her mom a new helper: a purring, nuzzling
robot cat designed as a companion for older adults. "It's not a substitute for care."
says Ms. Gemson, whose mother died last June at age 95. "But this was someone
my mother could hug and embrace and be accepted by. This became a reliable
friend." When her mom was upset, her family or helpers brought her the cat to stroke
and sing to, and she grew calmer. In her last days "what she could give, she gave to
the cat," says Ms. Gemson.
An aging population is fueling the rise of the robot caregiver, as the devices moving
into the homes and hearts of the aging and sick offer new forms of friendship and
aid.
Taken from Would you let a Robot take care of your family? by Maggie Jackson​