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Riccardo Vocca's avatar

The focus on robots is absolutely crucial and we need more pieces like this to talk about it, where it is clearly explained: 1) why robots? 2) How they work; 3) What are the implications. The book 'The Hearth and the Chip' by Daniela Rus illustrates how robotics is making giant strides and that, naturally also considering the possibility of lateral effects, the 'coexistence' with advanced robots represents a great opportunity for society and for improving working conditions. Naturally, this also has an important effect on the economy. To give a tangible example, in the small town of Sorrento, near where I grew up, they hired two robots in a famous restaurant, which actually went into business recently.

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Conrad Gray's avatar

I've added the book you've mentioned to my list, thanks! And thanks for an idea for another article.

True, the robots are coming and the ChatGPT moment for robotics is getting nearer and nearer. The society and the economy is not prepared for that.

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Riccardo Vocca's avatar

Glad it helped, let me know what you will think about the book!

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