RE: New robots being designed and developed to handle some rather unusual tasks

DAB — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:25:10 GMT

Hi Cabe,

I agree that Hollywood is very antitechnology, which is unfortunate as they set the expectations for the population.

Good robots outnumber "bad" robots by a huge margin.

When I was a kid, we saw robots being used to help people and do mundain tasks.

Most robots will end up being "Rosie" rather than "Terminator".

So Hollywood aside, I think most people will adapt robots as they become available and as they demonstrate their usefulness in every day life.

Cost will also be a big driver. Most people will not be able to afford them, but as the more affluant buy and show them off, more people will "want" one just to show off as well.

So I see the development continuing, albeit at a slow pace initially. Once someone comes out with the Killer App Robot, then you will see a rush to build and sell them.

DAB