Module 8

• The word "technology" came from the Greek words techne and logos which mean art and word, respectively. Taking the two words together, technology means a discourse on arts.
• In the Philippines (Kantar Media), 92 % of urban homes and 70% of rural homes own at least one television set
• The first mobile phone call was made by Martin Cooper on April 3, 1973.
• A robot is an actuated mechanism programmable in two or more axes with a degree of autonomy, moving within its environment, to perform intended tasks. Autonomy in this context means the ability to perform intended tasks based on current state and sensing without human intervention.
• A service robot is a robot that performs useful tasks for humans or equipment excluding industrial automation application.
• A personal service robot or a service robot for personal use is a service robot used for a noncommercial task, usually by laypersons.
• A professional service robot or a service robot for professional use is a service robot used for a commercial task, usually operated by a properly trained operator.
• ➢ Partial autonomy includes active human-robot interaction while,
• Rules of Robots. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
• One of the dilemmas faced by robots is safety. Another ethical dilemma faced by robots is the emotional component