Robots and Their Role in Society

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This course explores and critically analyzes the growing influence and impact of robots and automation on society. In particular, the course introduces students to the ever widening role that intelligent robots are playing and will come to play in our workplaces, on our battlefields, and in our homes. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and critically analyzing how the technical, computational, and systems role of the machine effect the behavior and values of individuals and segments of society. The course is not technical in its treatment of robots and robotics, rather the focus is on critically investigating how the development of robotic technologies have impacted society in the past, present, and future. This is an honors course.