Last week in the Washington Post an article appeared describing how landmine-detonating robots being used in Iraq and Afghanistan were the objects of much affection in the field. This should not be surprising to anyone who works with systems that people depend on for critical tasks. Says the Washington Post:
Humans have long displayed an uncanny ability to make emotional connections with their manufactured helpmates…Now that our creations display elements of intelligence, however, the
bonds humans forge with their machines are even more impressive.
No kidding. I love my Sony Ericsson K750i with a passion. And my iPod – fuhgeddaboutit.
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