Adaptation vs Innovation
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What is adaptation in the context of technological change?

Adaptation refers to the adoption and incorporation of existing technologies from abroad.

What is innovation and how does it differ from adaptation?

Innovation refers to the creation and development of entirely new technologies, products, or processes. It differs from adaptation as it involves the generation of novel ideas, inventions, or improvements, leading to the introduction of new technologies into the market or society.

What is the methodology used in the paper to compare changes within a technology and country over time?

The methodology used in the paper involves a quantitative estimation strategy, employing ordinary least squares regression models.

What is anthropomorphism?

<p>The attribution of human characteristics and emotions to non-human entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Latour's argument emphasize about the interconnected view of sociology?

<p>Both human and non-human actors are recognized as significant components of social life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'built-in users and authors' suggest about objects and technologies?

<p>Objects and technologies are not just passive tools but have embedded assumptions, intentions, and expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the unique characteristics that distinguish GARMI from other robots?

<p>First wheeled humanoid platform specifically conceptualized for elderly care, focus on advanced mobile manipulation and tactile immersive telepresence, use-driven design based on participatory design processes with elderly users and medical practitioners, multimodal head for natural human-robot communication, whole-body torque control for safe physical interaction, and specialized use-driven avatar stations for remote control and doctor-patient interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of GARMI's design philosophy?

<p>Advanced mobile manipulation, tactile immersive telepresence, and use-driven design based on participatory design processes with elderly users and medical practitioners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does GARMI's design philosophy incorporate user input?

<p>It is based on participatory design processes with elderly users and medical practitioners, resulting in a relatively small, anthropomorphic design with soft, round outlines and a low center of mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key features of GARMI's modular software architecture?

<p>Rapid prototyping and field-testing of new behaviors for telemedicine, multi-modal interaction, and autonomous physical and service assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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