Description
ROBOTS IN HUMAN LIFE
Book Summary
This book offers a comprehensive journey through the evolution and impact of robotics on our society, from its technical origins to the most advanced applications of the 21st century. The reader will discover how industrial, occupational, and assistive robots have transitioned from being manufacturing tools to becoming indispensable companions in the home, healthcare, and the care of the elderly and children. The work combines a clear explanation of technological principles with an analysis of legal and ethical aspects, including the concept of "electronic personhood." An epilogue by Dr. Concha Germán Bes provides a critical perspective on robot-assisted therapy in the healthcare field.
What is it about?
The book traces the evolution of robotics from its historical precursors, such as Archimedes' lever and Watt's steam engine, to the industrial revolution of the 20th century, when articulated mechanical arms began to complement and replace human labor in factories. From there, the work describes the development of three major branches: industrial, occupational, and assistive robotics (known as social robotics). It details the utilities, features, and technological principles that allow current robots to compete in strength, skill, and memory with their creators. The author presents a broad catalog of human-like robots, humanoids, and robotic pets, explaining how artificial intelligence and sophisticated mechanics enable them to assist humans in difficult tasks. Legal challenges and the need to regulate the "electronic person" identity to establish liability for damages to third parties are also addressed. The work concludes with a critical epilogue on robot-assisted therapy for physical and mental conditions.
Main Topics
- Historical evolution of robotics: from early mechanisms to artificial intelligence.
- Industrial, occupational, and assistive robotics: differences, applications, and technological principles.
- Humanoids and robotic pets: design, mechanics, and capabilities for interacting with humans.
- Social impact of robotics: assistance to the elderly, children, and patients in the healthcare sector.
- Legal and ethical aspects: regulation of "electronic personhood" and liability for damages.
- Robot-assisted therapy: critical analysis of its application in physical and mental conditions.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in electronic engineering, robotics, and telecommunications, as well as anyone interested in understanding the current and future role of robots in daily life. It will also be useful for healthcare, social, and legal professionals who wish to understand the practical and regulatory implications of assistive robotics.
What this book offers
- A global and updated view of robotics, from its technical foundations to its social applications.
- A detailed catalog of humanoid robots and robotic pets, with their features and uses.
- A clear analysis of the legal and ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and robotization.
- A critical perspective on robot-assisted therapy, thanks to the epilogue by a nursing researcher.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Perales, Tomas
- Publisher: Servicio Comercial del Libro
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Electronic and Communications Engineering, Robotics
- Collection: Computer Science
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 168
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial Review
This technical-popular science essay stands out for its ability to explain complex concepts of robotics and artificial intelligence in an accessible way, without losing rigor. The inclusion of a critical epilogue on robot-assisted therapy provides a valuable counterpoint from the healthcare sector. It is a highly recommended work for those seeking a complete and updated introduction to the world of robots, with a special emphasis on their social and legal impact.