Today's response robots are mostly used to enter disaster zones and report back to people, but the future looks more like a comic book or Hollywood film. DARPA, the Department of Defense's advanced research division, called for a humanoid robot that can use standard tools in a human environment, to ultimately save people during a disaster. Companies and research teams across the country have submitted entries, and the results are impressive.
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• Humanoid Robots To Save People In The Most Dangerous Disaster Zones | Co.Exist
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On the one hand, it would probably be pretty frightening to have a robot break down my door, even if it were coming to save my life. On the other hand, I would be able to tell people afterwards that A ROBOT SAVED MY LIFE.
I would prefer the robot to the cyborg roaches that are also being developed. I mean, when I have a building collapsed on top of me after an earthquake or hurricane the LAST thing I need is "rescue by roach"!
I've read far too many Ennis/Ellis comics to be okay with this.