Finally, an Internet for Robots

By

RoboEarth, a world wide web designed specifically for robots, has been introduced at Eindhoven University. The idea behind RoboEarth is that most robots are designed for one purpose and this network will allow robots to learn from one another.

The recent movie Her dealt with similar themes, introducing the idea of whether or not an artificial intelligence operating system could learn to love (and whether a human could love her in return). While RoboEarth is concerned with more practical matters, it is interesting to think about where this technology could lead. A more troubling and pessimistic view on the trouble with artificial intelligence was encompassed in the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which depicted machines becoming self-aware, determined to destroy humanity.

The RoboEarth system allows for robots’ computing and thinking tasks to be offloaded, enabling that information to exist in the cloud, rather than within the robot’s computing space directly. It is believed that robot assistants will be available in homes within 10 years, though robots that vacuum homes and do other remedial tasks are already available.

The gift and curse of such a robot assistant is that in many cases their prevalence could lead to situations where robots are helping the elderly with tasks that were previously addressed by relatives. While this could save time for people, it also has the potential to lead to fewer family interactions and will also be detrimental to the general workforce. Many of the lowest-paid workers in America are home health aides and many such employees lack alternative skills needed to join the workforce in another capacity if their jobs are replaced by robots. 




Edited by Cassandra Tucker
Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. [Free eNews Subscription]

Content Quality Editor

SHARE THIS ARTICLE
Related Articles

Can Science Outsmart Deepfake Deceivers? Klick Labs Proposes an Emerging Solution

By: Alex Passett    3/25/2024

Researchers at Klick Labs were able to identify audio deepfakes from authentic audio recordings via new vocal biomarker technology (alongside AI model…

Read More

Top 5 Best Ways to Integrate Technology for Successful Project-Based Learning

By: Contributing Writer    3/19/2024

Project-based learning, also popularly known as the PBL curriculum, emphasizes using and integrating technology with classroom teaching. This approach…

Read More

How to Protect Your Website From LDAP Injection Attacks

By: Contributing Writer    3/12/2024

Prevent LDAP injection attacks with regular testing, limiting access privileges, sanitizing user input, and applying the proper encoding functions.

Read More

Azure Cost Optimization: 5 Things You Can Do to Save on Azure

By: Contributing Writer    3/7/2024

Azure cost optimization is the process of managing and reducing the overall cost of using Azure. It involves understanding the resources you're using,…

Read More

Massive Meta Apps and Services Outage Impacts Users Worldwide

By: Alex Passett    3/5/2024

Meta's suite of apps and services are experiencing major global outages on Super Tuesday 2024.

Read More