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What is one of the key understandings about robots and autonomous technologies?
What is one of the key understandings about robots and autonomous technologies?
- They demonstrate a capacity to sense, think and/or act with some degree of independence (correct)
- They are only prevalent in certain communities
- They are solely designed for manufacturing purposes
- They have not evolved much over time
How have robots transformed manufacturing?
How have robots transformed manufacturing?
- By reducing the need for human intervention
- By increasing efficiency, safety, and accuracy (correct)
- By creating more job opportunities
- By decreasing efficiency and safety
What is the focus of robot designers in the present context?
What is the focus of robot designers in the present context?
- Creating robots for entertainment purposes only
- Designing robots for space exploration only
- Developing robots exclusively for industrial use
- Development of service and social robots aimed at working alongside humans (correct)
What is the origin of the word 'robot'?
What is the origin of the word 'robot'?
What significant opportunities and dilemmas do robots and autonomous technologies introduce?
What significant opportunities and dilemmas do robots and autonomous technologies introduce?