Robotics:
In a simple definition, robotics is a branch of study which
deals with the applications of robots. With the advancement in technology on a
daily basis, humans are designing more and more robots with the sole purpose of
reducing their work load. On the other hand some believe that with the rise in
technology every day, robots will soon rule the world. But, it is true that
robots have increase the speed and improved the precision of work. Today, you
can use the robots in any field you want whether its military or medical
purpose or household work. For instance,
double robotics a startup company has developed a robot which aims to reduce
the difficulties faced by remote or disabled workers. They used the concept of
telepresence where the robot physically goes to the office on your behalf and
you can control it back from home and which incorporates features such as Skype
or Slack. [1] Therefore, in my opinion having a robotic double is still not
exactly as been at the office in person but it is one step closer.
Reference:
- Hook, Leslie. "Double Robotics: Enhanced Telepresence - FT.com." Financial Times.
3-D printing:
3-D printing is the process of manufacturing three
dimensional solid objects from a digital file which is achieved using additive process.
With the increase in popularity of 3-D printing, it is nowadays been adopted by
big companies because of benefits such as cheap manufacturing, quick production,
less wastage and better quality. The article 5 Incredible Trends That Will Shape Our 3D Printed Future by Rick
smith published on Forbes is quite revealing. The main five trends which the
author discusses are: Consumer and Industrial Goods, Custom Production
Materials, Nano-Printing, Goal-Directed Design and 4D Printing. For instance,
3-D printing is so easy that you can print anything you want. Whether its
shoes, mobile case, toys, utensils etc. You just have to look up for the design
on the internet, save it digitally and print. [2] Furthermore, with the rate of
advancement in technology 4-D printing will soon be possible where you can print
a 3D object that can automatically self-assemble or change shape when
confronted with a change in its environment, such as temperature or moisture.
Reference:
2. Smith, Rick.
"5 Incredible Trends That Will Shape Our 3D Printed Future." Forbes.
Forbes Magazine, 7 July 2015.
Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the branch of
computer science concerned with making computers behave like humans. As of today,
no computers exhibit full AI but with the day to day inventions it will soon be
possible. The article 18 artificial
intelligence researchers reveal the profound changes coming to our lives by
Guia Marie Del Prado published on tech insider almost give us an image about
the future of AI. Some of the benefits of AI discussed in the article are: it
will help robots keep humans safe from disaster, use of implants will make
humans better at everything, AI might turn humans into to super humans, smart
computers can solve all our problems such as climate change and AI might even
help save the world. [3] Therefore, in my opinion the use of AI will definitely
help the human race achieve greatness and make our lives easier.
Reference:
Conclusion:
All the articles aforementioned show the astonishing advancements
in Robotics, Artificial intelligence and 3-D printing. In the coming decades,
we shouldn't expect that the human race will become extinct and be replaced by
robots. We can expect that Robots and AI technology will go on producing more
and more sophisticated applications which will make our lives better and might
even help save the world. From a construction stand point of view, it will definitely
help reduce wastage, manual labor, decrease construction cost and help produce
better buildings.
Comments:
Mohammed Alqallaf,
I really liked reading your post. Replacing human’s intuition
with algorithms will not only help solve big problems but it will also help
save time and money. Before, reading your post I didn’t know that sociology also
plays an important role in the building construction. I completely disagree
that robots will take over humans. Astonishing advancements in Robotics will
only help us make our lives better. Overall you wrote a good post and the
statements you wrote make complete sense.
Eduardo Borja,
Great selection of articles for your post. It is astonishing
that how the advancement in the technology allows us to make our lives better. I
read the similar article as China in which a company has developed a robot
which can go to office on your behalf. The robot aims to reduce the
difficulties faced by remote or disabled workers by been virtually present at
the workplace. But in the future, use of robots and other technology will
definitely have an effect on the Job industry.
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