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Robotics: From Concept to Consumer - Coggle Diagram

- - - - A NEW TYPE OF WORKER
        
        By the 1970s, robots had taken over numerous jobs previously held by people, particularly those considered dangerous, which was welcomed for safety reasons. However, concerns arose about excessive automation leading to job displacement. While robots reduced risks for workers, they also left many without jobs. Some could transition to safer roles, but others faced unemployment. Questions arose about the impact on the workforce if robots were deployed in less dangerous positions.
  - - - A NEW TYPE OF WORKER
        
        By the 1970s, robots had taken over many dangerous jobs previously done by humans, improving safety but raising concerns about job loss and the impact of increased automation on the workforce, particularly for positions not considered dangerous.
  - - - THE ETHICAL QUESTION
        
        The increasing integration of robotic labor in industries raised concerns among workers about job security, while sparking debates about the ethical implications and limitations of artificial intelligence, as highlighted by Joseph Weizenbaum's seminal book in 1976.
    - - Ralph Baer's Incorporation of Joysticks: In the late 1960s, Ralph Baer, a video game pioneer, integrated joysticks into some of the earliest home game systems and arcade game machines.
        Evolution and Continued Use of Joysticks: Joysticks have remained widely used for controlling video games, with modern game controllers using smaller joysticks operated by the thumb instead of the whole hand.
        
        ROBOTS IN SPACE
        
        During the 1960s and 1970s, the United States developed robotic probes like Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 to explore distant planets and moons, significantly contributing to space exploration by sending groundbreaking data from their missions.
    - - Early Use of Remote-Control Devices for Weapons: The first remote-control devices were used to guide weapons like missiles and torpedoes with precision, using joysticks for accurate control.
        Development and Applications of Joysticks: The modern joystick was developed in the 1920s by engineers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and has been used to pilot various aircraft and spacecraft.
        
        FROM WHIMSICAL TO PRACTICAL
        
        Shift Toward Practical Robots and Independent Thought: By the mid-1900s, engineers aimed to create robots with practical applications, inspired by advancements in computer technology. British scientist William Grey Walter built robots in the late 1940s that exhibited signs of independent thought, nicknamed “turtles” for their slow speed and hard shells.
        Emergence and Impact of Artificial Intelligence: In 1956, the term "artificial intelligence" (AI) was coined at a meeting of robotics experts at Dartmouth College, marking the beginning of AI as a major force driving robotics innovation in subsequent decades.
        
        SAFETY AND SPEED
        
        The Unimate robot was used in automobile assembly plants to perform dangerous tasks previously causing injuries to human workers, significantly increasing productivity by operating continuously without breaks.
  - - - FORGING AHEAD
        
        Since the 1980s, robotic development has progressed rapidly. In 1984, WABOT-2, capable of playing the organ and reading complex sheet music, was unveiled. Soon after, robots capable of interacting smoothly with people were being produced affordably. By the end of the decade, the groundwork for Deep Blue, a computer capable of defeating the world's highest-ranked human chess player, was laid. In the 1990s, Honda introduced its P-series humanoid robots, followed by ASIMO in 2000, which could converse, recognize individuals, walk, run, and manipulate objects, representing significant advancements in humanoid robotics.
- - - - THE RESEARCHER
        
        Robotic researchers focus on improving robots by studying their performance and developing new devices. They ask questions about speed, efficiency, error rates, materials, cost, and optimal size to enhance functionality and reduce issues.
        
        THE PROGRAMMER
        Robot programmers design the software that enables robots to perform tasks by writing code in various programming languages. They must create unique programs for each robot, requiring extensive programming knowledge and creativity to develop effective and original software solutions.
- - - - OLD MACDONALD GETS A BREAK
        The principal idea is the advancement of agricultural robots, which can undertake various labor-intensive tasks on farms, freeing up farmers to focus on other responsibilities. These robots have the potential to significantly increase productivity and efficiency in agriculture.