Think back about twenty or more years and the hit movie, “Robo-Cop”…..now fast forward to today’s techno world…..
Robot guards with sensors to detect abnormal behaviour will soon begin patrolling South Korean prisons to ease the burden on their human counterparts, researchers said on Thursday.
A group of scientists has developed the robot warders under a one billion won (£546,000) project organised by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.
The robots – 1.5 metres (five feet) high and running on four wheels – will mostly be used at night.
They can connect prisoners with officers through a remote conversation function, according to a statement from the Asian Forum for Corrections (AFC), a South Korea-based group of researchers in criminality and prison policies.
It pioneered the project with the justice ministry’s co-operation.
The robots’ sensors will enable them to detect abnormalities such as suicidal behaviour and violence and report it to officers in charge, the statement said.
Okay, I am officially a paranoid! I realize that advances in robotics is inevitable….but I also see the chance that somewhere, someone will find a way to abuse the advancements…..and then society could become a movie of the week on SyFy.
Could these little shits become something like the Minority Report…..where we have people being arrested for crimes that they could commit in the future?
I like the idea. If that’s all the robot is going to do. But we need to be mindful – as you are – about the possibility of abuse.
Terrance, man is not capable of using technology in a non-invasive way….someone will find a way to abuse it….
All the shit in science fiction movies has come true. Except the men from Mrs, but I’m still waitin’ for em. You’re not paranoid, just seeing clearly.
Hansi
Hansi, I believe that our visitors are already here…how else can we explain the popularity of “Reality TV”?