Lesson 9 Flashcards
combination of the Greek techne, “art, craft” with logos, “word, speech” meant in Greece a discourse on the arts
technology
techne meaning?
art, craft
logos meaning?
word, speech
involves the existence of surplus productivity and an organization capable of directing the available wealth
resource of capital
involves the availability of appropriate metals, ceramics, plastics, or textile substances
resource of materials
implies the presence of technicians capable of constructing new artifacts and devising novel processes.
resource of skilled personnel
are similarly an indispensable prerequisite to a successful innovation. Many inventions have foundered because of the social resources vital for their realization - the capital, materials, and skilled personnel - were not available.
Social resources
In Vitro Fertilization, Designed Animals
Biology Field
the selection of genes
Field of Genetic Manipulation
Machines and Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
performs useful tasks for humans and equipment excluding industrial automation applications.
service robot
an actuated mechanism programmable in two or more axes with a degree of autonomy, moving within each environment, to perform intended tasks.
Robot
robot that performs useful tasks for humans or equipment excluding industrial automation application.
Service Robot
a service robot for a personal use for non commercial task, usually by laypersons.
Personal Service Robot
a service robot used for commercial task usually operated by a properly trained operator.
Professional Service Robot
