A new Contextual Robotics Institute , based at UC San Diego , will develop robots based on “ See - Think - Do ” technology by which they will be able to interpret the world around them . The robots will be able to determine subtle facial expressions , walking styles , and anticipate what people are thinking , feeling and feeling . The robots are being developed for a wide range of uses , such as helping to evacuate , or looking for survivors after an earthquake , to helping the ageing US population in their everyday needs . Scientists have a spotty record of developing user-friendly technology, especially in robotics. Considered by some to be revolutionary , the development of such robotic applications comes with privacy concerns , which will need to be addressed before widespread acceptance and uptake .
A new Contextual Robotics Institute , based at UC San Diego , will develop robots based on “ See - Think - Do ” technology by which they will be able to interpret the world around them . The robots will be able to determine subtle facial expressions , walking styles , and anticipate what people are thinking , feeling and feeling . The robots are being developed for a wide range of uses , such as helping to evacuate , or looking for survivors after an earthquake , to helping the ageing US population in their everyday needs . Considered by some to be revolutionary , the development of such robotic applications comes with privacy concerns , which will need to be addressed before widespread acceptance and uptake .