WHEN TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANITY CROSS
TECHNOLOGY: from the Greek word "techne" (art) and "logos" (word) which means discourse on arts.
- first appeared im the 17th century.
THEN
Technology was used to talk about the arts - applied
arts.
NOW
Technology became some form of necessity.
Art is no longer the topic.
Concepts like machine and tools were attached.
Technology is already an inevitable part of the society.
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Convenience
Almost all activities requires the use of technology.
Pleasure
Technology has become a necessity.
Happiness
Ethical dilemmas.
I. TV SETS
- ultimate medium for advertisement placements.
BACKGROUND
• 1800s. Paul Gottlieb Nipkow was successful in his attempt to send images through the wires with the aid of a rotating
metal disk known as "electric telescope".
• Alan Archibald Campbell - Swinton and Boris Rosing introduced the new system of Television with the use of cathode
ray tube in addition to machanical scanner system.
- introduced the two types of TV systems: mechanical and electronic.
- their work inspired other scientists to improve the previous inventions which led to the modern TV.
ROLES
a. Platform for advertisements and information dissemination.
b. Serves as a recreational activity.
c. Stress reliever to most families.
d. Platform for different propagandas and advocacies.
e. A way of bonding with ones'family members.
II. MOBILE PHONES
- used anywhere and anytime for different purposes other than communication.
- are considered a must-have technology.
BACKGROUND:
•April 3, 1973. Martin Cooper made the worlds' first mobile phonw call.
Characteristics of Mobile Phone used by Martin Cooper:
√Weight. 1.1 kg.
√Measurement. 228.6x127x44.4 mm.
√Capable of 30 minutes talk time.
√It took 10 hours to charge.
•1983. Motorola made their first commercial mobile phone available to the public known as the Motorola Dyna TAC
8000x
ROLES
a. Primarily used for communication.
b. Surfing
c. Photography
d. Other applications: music player, calendar, radio, TV, Photo Editor.
III. COMPUTERS AND LAPTOPS
BACKGROUND
•19th Century. Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine, which was used as the baaic framework of the
computers even until the present time.
- Computer. its first design was so big that it could occupy whole floors of buildings.
- Laptops. transition from computer.
•April 1981. OS borne 1 was the first true portable computer that was released.
- start the evolution of laptops.
ROLES
a. Surfing
b. Communication
c. Other applications: music player, calendar, radio, TV, Photo Editor.
d. Used in workplace because of:
√wide keyboard
√wide screens
√separate keyboards
√availability of mouse or touchpad
e. Gaming
ETHICAL DILEMMA FACED BY THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
1. Most parents would argue that these devices make their children lazy and unhealthy.
- people who are fixated on these technological advancements start and end their day by using such devices.
- skipping meals
- lack of exercise or any bodily movements
- overly dependence on technology
- alienation
2. Moral dilemma
- people, especially children who are not capable yet of rationally deciding for themselves what is right or wrong are
freely exposed to different things on these technologies without restrictions.
ROBOTICS AND HUMANITY
Service Robots: focus mainly in assisting their masters in their everyday tasks.
•Preliminary extract of the relevant definition for robot:
a. An actuated mechanism in two or more axes with a degree of autonomy, moving within its environment to perform
intended tasks.
b. Service Robot: performs useful tasks for humans or equipment.
c. Service Robot for Personal Use: used for noncommercial tasks, usuallyby laypersons.
d. Service Robot for Professional Use: used for commercial tasks, usually operated by a properly trained operator.
BACKGROUND
•Around 300 B. C. : earliest conception of robots that is based fron Egyptians, which is the water clock.
•1950's : earliest robots as people know that is created by George Devol.
- "unimate": his first invention from the words "Universal Automation".
•October 1, 2005 : Germany was one of the forst countries to develop service robot.
- launched the project DESIRE.
OBJECTIVES OF DESIRE
1. To achive a technological edge toward attaining key functions and components that are suited for everyday use.
2. To create a reference architecture for mobilr manipulation.
3. To promote the convergence of technologies through integration into a common technology platform.
4. To conduct pre-competition research and development activities for new products and technology transfer in start-up
enterprises in the field of service robots.
- expected work to be performed by DESIRE are the following:
a. Clear up the kitchen table.
b. Fill the dishwasher.
c. Clear up the room.