Read and summarize any of two article listed below
Robotics news article
When your surgeon is a robot.
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/health/When-Your-Surgeon-is-a-Robot-100345534.html
Robot cuts the neck scar out of thyroid surgery
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27083_3-20009763-247.html
Korean Robots teaching assistants
http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2805
Good morning teacher robot
http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/628262/-/item/0/-/tguctfz/-/index.html
Robot Teacher Makes Debut at Japanese School
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,508184,00.html
Robot teacher smiles, scolds in classroom
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29634158/
Neato Robotics Begins Shipping of XV-11 Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
http://www.roboticstrends.com/consumer_education/article/neato_robotics_begins_shipping_of_xv_11_robotic_vacuum_cleaners
other Resources
News articles
http://www.robotnewsweek.com/
http://www.roboticstrends.com/
video resources
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVGREGoC3E4
http://singularityhub.com/2010/03/03/invasion-of-the-robot-teachers-video/
10 comments:
Robot cuts the neck scar out of thyroid surgery.
There is a robotic system used in the removal of the diseased part of the thyroid gland called the ‘da Vinci Surgical System.’ It has put the accustomed neck scar out of fashion by accessing the thyroid gland from the armpit instead.
Although the thyroid gland is further away from the armpit than the neck, surgery form the armpit reduces the visibility of the scar. It is done safely and easily, therefore there is minimal risk of affecting a patient’s life in any way.
Like any other new technology, this robot was tested too, but on pigs instead. It proved to be successful and so arranged to be used on humans. It takes 2 hours to successfully complete a thyroid surgery through the armpit, unlike through the neck which takes less than an hour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhzD0UO_nUY
watch the video on the clip above. it might help in understanding how robots work
News article:
GATHURA, GATONYE and MATHENGE,
OLIVER. (2009). Good morning Teacher Robot!.http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/628262/-/item/0/-/tguctfz/-/index.html
According to the article, the first human like robotic teacher was made in Japan as it is able to make life like expressions.
It holds such advantages as saving the governments a lot of money, however, it would increase unemployment within the teaching sector and it may have a negative effect on the students.
Some people say that it is very imprtant for the students to have that personal relationship with the teacher and that is not possible with a robot. Robots are more structured in how the teach because there is a program and manual that is set for them to follow, whereas human teachers are able to be spontanious and solve situations that can easily arise as they are abfle to handle it.
The robots are able to react to any emotion but the students may feel like they are unwanted.
Robot teacher smiles, scolds in classroom
Initially developed to be a receptionist. The robot was used to test its effectiveness in a classroom of young children. It can express 6 basic emotions, happiness, sadness, disgust, anger, surprise and fear. It can express these emotions through its face because its skin is made of rubber that can be stretched by motors. It is effective in that children enjoyed its presence and were amused by it. Furthermore, it has a significant effect when scolding the children.
However, it is incapable of replacing human teachers because it is not possible for a robot to be ‘an inspirational role model’.
Nevertheless, countries like Japan are hoping that robots will be useful to reduce the labour shortage that they are facing.
Good morning Teacher Robot!
This article basically explains the effects of having a robot as a teacher
Save money for the government
Thousands of teachers could lose their livelihoods
For effective learning children need to be able to interact with humans
Lack of emotional maturity in children
Since robots are good at imitating people, learning and socializing with them, it means eventually they will teach humans
Health
When Your Surgeon is a Robot
Artificial intelligence may soon control robots performing routine medical procedures
Smitha Raghunathan | Washington, DC 10/08/10
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/health/When-Your-Surgeon-is-a-Robot-100345534.html
Doctors have been using robotic devices to assist in surgery for a long time now, as the robots have not been equipped to perform surgery on their own.
Now however, researchers are developing robots that will be able to perform routine medical procedures either independently or through remote-controlled operation.
Examples include researchers from Duke University that are combining computer imaging technology with robotic artificial intelligence:
"…We make a 3D ultrasound image of that turkey breast. And we then send the image to a computer, and the computer has artificial intelligence, so it finds the center of the tumour and the computer then tells the robot where to insert the needle," says Stephen Smith, professor of biomedical engineering, radiology and medical physics at the North Carolina school.
Advantages:
- This technology can be used in locations where there is a lack of or shortage of qualified doctors to perform similar procedures, making it accessible to the masses and promoting quick diagnosis and treatment which will be of benefit.
- Technology makes needle biopsy faster, less painful and more precise
- When applied to other medical conditions and surgical procedures, doctors will be able to offer their specialisation services, and be able operate on patients from any location in the world. This combined with consultations through video conferencing will make medical tourism a thing of the past.
Disadvantages:
- Technology is still being developed and yet to be introduced to the masses.
- Will be very expensive to produce and thus make it only accessible to the privileged
- Issues to do with reliability and responsibility if things go wrong (with the technology) must be addressed.
News Article:
Raghunathan, Smitha. (2010). When Your Surgeon is a Robot. http://www.voanews.com/english/news/health/When-Your-Surgeon-is-a-Robot-100345534.html.
According to the article, Artificial intelligence is used to implement human doctorial qualities into robots. Hence, robots would be used to perform medical pricedures.
The advantage of the technology is that the robots are able to go to areas in which human doctors are not available, redulting in the saving of lives. Apperently, the robots would be able to follow the procedures it takes to complete a sugery.
Health
When Your Surgeon is a Robot
Artificial intelligence may soon control robots performing routine medical procedures
Smitha Raghunathan | Washington, DC 10/08/10
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/health/When-Your-Surgeon-is-a-Robot-100345534.html
Doctors have been using robotic devices to assist in surgery for a long time now, as the robots have not been equipped to perform surgery on their own.
Now however, researchers are developing robots that will be able to perform routine medical procedures either independently or through remote-controlled operation.
Examples include researchers from Duke University that are combining computer imaging technology with robotic artificial intelligence:
"…We make a 3D ultrasound image of that turkey breast. And we then send the image to a computer, and the computer has artificial intelligence, so it finds the center of the tumour and the computer then tells the robot where to insert the needle," says Stephen Smith, professor of biomedical engineering, radiology and medical physics at the North Carolina school.
Advantages:
- This technology can be used in locations where there is a lack of or shortage of qualified doctors to perform similar procedures, making it accessible to the masses and promoting quick diagnosis and treatment which will be of benefit.
- Technology makes needle biopsy faster, less painful and more precise
- When applied to other medical conditions and surgical procedures, doctors will be able to offer their specialisation services, and be able operate on patients from any location in the world. This combined with consultations through video conferencing will make medical tourism a thing of the past.
Disadvantages:
- Technology is still being developed and yet to be introduced to the masses.
- Will be very expensive to produce and thus make it only accessible to the privileged
- Issues to do with reliability and responsibility if things go wrong (with the technology) must be addressed.
Invasion of the Robot Teachers! (Video)
March 3rd, 2010 by Aaron Saenz
http://singularityhub.com/2010/03/03/invasion-of-the-robot-teachers-video/
The Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and the Nippon Institute of Technology (NIT) have fielded robotic assistant teachers in Korea and Japan and are planning to have the bots in 500 preschools by 2011, and 8000 in 2013
Advantages:
- Can handle simple pre-programed tasks such as singing songs to teacher, to discussing more complex topics such as robotics
- Allows for telepresence where parents and guests can communicate with their children in the classroom.
Disadvantages
- Are expensive: the project requires 50 billion around $44 million USD
- Cannot engage in more complex interactions, thus cannot fully replace the classroom teacher
S& E Issues:
- Some cultures may not be readily acceptable to the technology as it interferes with the traditional way of teaching that they have learn to accept
- Robots cannot enforce values, discipline and demonstrate emotions that may reaffirm certain messages that are important for the child’s development
- The teacher may be seen as an object of novelty and entertainment, thus taking away from the actual purpose/ learning that is meant to take place.
- They will be direct competitors to others seeking employment as a teaching assistant
Health
When Your Surgeon is a Robot
Artificial intelligence may soon control robots performing routine medical procedures
Smitha Raghunathan | Washington, DC 10/08/10
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/health/When-Your-Surgeon-is-a-Robot-100345534.html
Doctors have been using robotic devices to assist in surgery for a long time now, as the robots have not been equipped to perform surgery on their own.
Now however, researchers are developing robots that will be able to perform routine medical procedures either independently or through remote-controlled operation.
Examples include researchers from Duke University that are combining computer imaging technology with robotic artificial intelligence:
"…We make a 3D ultrasound image of that turkey breast. And we then send the image to a computer, and the computer has artificial intelligence, so it finds the center of the tumour and the computer then tells the robot where to insert the needle," says Stephen Smith, professor of biomedical engineering, radiology and medical physics at the North Carolina school.
Advantages:
- This technology can be used in locations where there is a lack of or shortage of qualified doctors to perform similar procedures, making it accessible to the masses and promoting quick diagnosis and treatment which will be of benefit.
- Technology makes needle biopsy faster, less painful and more precise
- When applied to other medical conditions and surgical procedures, doctors will be able to offer their specialisation services, and be able operate on patients from any location in the world. This combined with consultations through video conferencing will make medical tourism a thing of the past.
Disadvantages:
- Technology is still being developed and yet to be introduced to the masses.
- Will be very expensive to produce and thus make it only accessible to the privileged
- Issues to do with reliability and responsibility if things go wrong (with the technology) must be addressed.
Invasion of the Robot Teachers! (Video)
March 3rd, 2010 by Aaron Saenz
http://singularityhub.com/2010/03/03/invasion-of-the-robot-teachers-video/
The Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and the Nippon Institute of Technology (NIT) have fielded robotic assistant teachers in Korea and Japan and are planning to have the bots in 500 preschools by 2011, and 8000 in 2013
Advantages:
- Can handle simple pre-programed tasks such as singing songs to teacher, to discussing more complex topics such as robotics
- Allows for telepresence where parents and guests can communicate with their children in the classroom.
Disadvantages
- Are expensive: the project requires 50 billion around $44 million USD
- Cannot engage in more complex interactions, thus cannot fully replace the classroom teacher
S& E Issues:
- Some cultures may not be readily acceptable to the technology as it interferes with the traditional way of teaching that they have learn to accept
- Robots cannot enforce values, discipline and demonstrate emotions that may reaffirm certain messages that are important for the child’s development
- The teacher may be seen as an object of novelty and entertainment, thus taking away from the actual purpose/ learning that is meant to take place.
- They will be direct competitors to others seeking employment as a teaching assistant
Invasion of the Robot Teachers! (Video)
March 3rd, 2010 by Aaron Saenz
http://singularityhub.com/2010/03/03/invasion-of-the-robot-teachers-video/
The Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and the Nippon Institute of Technology (NIT) have fielded robotic assistant teachers in Korea and Japan and are planning to have the bots in 500 preschools by 2011, and 8000 in 2013
Advantages:
- Can handle simple pre-programed tasks such as singing songs to teacher, to discussing more complex topics such as robotics
- Allows for telepresence where parents and guests can communicate with their children in the classroom.
Disadvantages
- Are expensive: the project requires 50 billion around $44 million USD
- Cannot engage in more complex interactions, thus cannot fully replace the classroom teacher
S& E Issues:
- Some cultures may not be readily acceptable to the technology as it interferes with the traditional way of teaching that they have learn to accept
- Robots cannot enforce values, discipline and demonstrate emotions that may reaffirm certain messages that are important for the child’s development
- The teacher may be seen as an object of novelty and entertainment, thus taking away from the actual purpose/ learning that is meant to take place.
- They will be direct competitors to others seeking employment as a teaching assistant
Saint Joseph Health System- Remote Presence Robotics and Robot Teacher Makes Debut at Japanese School
Advantages
Its possible to be in 2 places at once, with greater monitoring.
Patients in smaller communities receive the benefit of access to doctors and consultants that might not be available in their state.
Robots enable bed side exams with the help of nurses and doctors computer screens with real time videos and built in microphones
It works in conjunction with the nurses – therefore doesn’t cause unemployment…and it doesn’t replace nurses who provide personal compassionate services.
Consultants have been able to offer their services to previously intreated rural patients.
Neurology – primary doctors in forms of robots can be used in places where neurologists aren’t available.
If international Hospitals or hospitals that are located in many regions exist, then Doctors or specialists can treat patients in more than one country, through robots. In rural areas specialist might not exist, so then they instead of the specialists to go to that region or vice versa, a robot can be used as consultants or to carry out surgeries.
The doctor guides the nurse on the bedside in terms of what to do and how.
Not out of touch but out of town. –Families can also be seen and conversations can be held…emotions and concern felt…
Patients can be seen earlier and more conveniently, and can lead to early discharge and improved patient outcomes.
Consultations and education talks can be offered to places that it wasn’t available in, in partnership with other hospitals or health care.
IT / she is multilingual
Disadvantages
If robots are used and placed in each patients room, there is a lot of investment needed. This technology is only limited to those who Can afford it.
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