Summary Of Hyper Evolution: Rise Of The Robots

When it comes to replacing robots with humans in the military, usually movies that result in the robots taking over come to mind. Although this is possible, it is one of the many paths that we can choose, so addressing this issue earlier can prevent catastrophic disasters and unnecessary deaths. During Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robots, Professor Danielle George visits the Boston Dynamics lab, which is creating robots to implement in the military. These robots can do human-like functions such as open doors, carry boxes, and navigate uneven terrain. The documentary, however, does not cover other robots created for the military, more specifically, autonomous robots with weapons. In the medical field, there is always trained personnel involved in the process when they are operating the robot during surgery, but in the military that is not always the case. Implementing robots in the military can prevent drafts and save the lives of those serving and their families, but technology is advancing to the creation of autonomous robot military systems that could threaten these prospects.

De Boisboissel, a Research engineer at the Saint-Cyr Military Academy

For example, a drone flying over a country looking for threats does not know the difference between a child and a terrorist so there should be a human, not an algorithm, remotely making the decision to attack. By creating lethally autonomous robotic weapons, fewer people will fight in wars and risk their lives, thus increasing the power of the few leaders controlling the robots. Technology does not replace humans, it allows us to accomplish new tasks that were previously impossible, which could lead to a shift in our responsibilities or the creation of new