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Artificial Intelligence

"Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably the most exciting field in robotics. It's certainly the most controversial: Everybody agrees that a robot can work in an assembly line, but there's no consensus on whether a robot can ever be intelligent. Like the term 'robot' itself, artificial intelligence is hard to define. Ultimate AI would be a recreation of the human thought process -- a man-made machine with our intellectual abilities. This would include the ability to learn just about anything, the ability to reason, the ability to use language and the ability to formulate original ideas. Roboticists are nowhere near achieving this level of artificial intelligence, but they have had made a lot of progress with more limited AI. Today's AI machines can replicate some specific elements of intellectual ability." – http://science.howstuffworks.com/robot6.htm 
Many scientists remain doubtful that true AI can ever be developed. The operation of the human mind is still little understood, and computer design may fail to progress enough to duplicate its complex processes.  The main difference between AI and robots is that AI is capable of independent thinking whereas robots function using intricate programs that instruct them to respond a certain way in different situations. 

Solutions to Problems Caused by Robots

Robots are not perfect, yet we must face the reality that they are extremely helpful in the development of modern technology. Therefore, some solutions must be drawn up so this advancement can be continued. One possible remedy is to always create a backup in the rare case that the robot fails. NASA uses this technique in their technology, never sending any robots into space without a backup power source or plan. Another solution is to ensure maximum safety before releasing the technology to the general population. 

Household Chores Were Never This Easy!

A flash animation showing a robotic lawnmower. 

The Effect of Robots

What problems are caused by robots?
Although robots have the advantage of not being affected by human factors, such as emotions or fatigue, they still have a tendancy to cause problems. Robots are heavily relied upon in a number of different industries. Though, on occcasion these systems have been known to fail. This shows that you cannot be solely dependant on robots, because they can malfunction. They also cause environmental issues, due to the fact that they require the use of resources to function (electricity/gas) which has a harmful impact on climate change.
Who is positively affected by them?
People who benefit from robots are those in jobs where the task cannot be completed without the use of robots. For example, people working in aeronautic engineering design certain robots to help with missions, such as robots to help fix and repair damaged satellites. In addition, new jobs are created in software and sensor development, in robot installation and maintenance, giving more opportunities to people who major in that area. In medical laboratories, robots handle potentially hazardous materials, such as blood or urine samples.
Who is negatively affected by them?
Robots create manufactured products and goods that are of higher quality and lower cost. But robots can cause the loss of unskilled jobs, particularly on assembly lines in factories. Due to this, it is the duty of these people to help retrain workers who have lost jobs to these robots, providing them with new skills so that they can adapt and understand how to work in the industries of the 21st century.

How Robots Work

Essentially, a robot is made up of the same components as a human, with the absence of independent thinking and morals. A typical robot has a movable physical structure, a motor of some sort, a sensor system, a power supply and a computer "brain" that controls all of these elements. Ultimately, robots are man-made versions of animal life – they are machines that replicate human and animal behavior. 

Welcome to robotISM!

Welcome to robotISM! A blog dedicated to the captivating world of robotics. Here we will give you in depth information about robots, how they work, the difference between a robot and artificial intelligence, how they affect our society as well as the latest news and breakthroughs in robotics.