Notes and quotes: Hot desking in the office?

by | Nov 24, 2023 | Uncategorized

Would you share a desk with an office mate. An article noted that Google wants employees to share desks. In the military, shift workers would share a bunk, the rationale being all workers didn’t need a bunk at the same time during their off time. Should we call...

Rights for robots

by | Nov 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

An article about rights for robots discusses the absurdity and potential consequences of granting citizenship to robots. For example, Sophia, a robot, was granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia.   According to the author, this move created a void in...

Weaponizing robots

by | Nov 16, 2023 | Uncategorized

An open letter on the Boston Dynamics site to the robotics industry argued for not weaponizing robots.  Main point: “We pledge that we will not weaponize our advanced-mobility general-purpose robots or the software we develop that enables advanced...

Robot companions for older people?

by | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

I found an article about a study about how robots could be useful “in assisting seniors in both their homes and elderly care facilities.” The focus of the study was on emotional responses to robots. Main point: More about it: When interacting with a robot,...