The St. Petersburg Times, Florida, reports that a well-known robot designer, Robin Murphy, a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of South Florida (USF), ‘plans to add a heart to robot rescuers.’ As says USF, the goal is to develop ‘a robot that will be a companion to a person who may be trapped after a car crash or in building ruins following an earthquake, or someone pinned down by sniper fire.’ As said Murphy, ‘robots can provide not only a sense of being a ‘buddy’ by playing soothing music or providing other entertainment, the robot also can be the audio and video link between survivor and family.’ Murphy will develop this robot with some money coming from Microsoft. But read more…
The St. Petersburg Times, Florida, reports that a well-known robot designer, Robin Murphy, a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of South Florida (USF), ‘plans to add a heart to robot rescuers.’ As says USF, the goal is to develop ‘a robot that will be a companion to a person who may [...]
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@ 04:20
I thought the invention of being able to transmit music and photos to victims in disasters via robots was fascinating. It could be a positive outcome for victims to see their loved ones for the last time if there is no way of contacting them, as well as alleviating distress by playing calming music. At such a traumatic time, having some form of communication and comforting device is nice, whether it be for the short term, whilst waiting to be rescued, or, in worst case scenarios, aiding someone in the preparation for their passing.