We've all seen the movies where robots take over the Earth and humans come together in rag tag factions to fight off the new cold steel heartless overlords. But, do people really fear robots? The answer is yes, some do, according to a January 2012 Persuadable Research Robot Survey. It appears that 10% are frightened by robots. A full 24% believe that they could take over the world someday.
If one thinks about it carefully, robots can only be as safe as humans program them to be. Add in artificial intelligence and a Pandora's Box might just might be opened. For all of the potential benefits of having robots, there are as many potential liabilities.
The majority of respondents, 73%, felt that humans might become lazy. However, a smaller percentage, 29%, thought robots would be a bad influence on children. Some just thought they would make life more complicated. Even so, 58% of panelists believed that robots would be commonplace in future society.
Among those who didn't like the idea of robots "hanging around", it was clear that there was a real level of discomfort when asking about specific interactions. The highest discomfort level, 42%, was recorded when respondents admitted that they would hate the idea of robots making decisions about things. Talking with a robot would make 20% feel paranoid.
There weren't high hopes for robot intelligence either. One third didn't think there would ever be robots with super human intelligence. Another 22% couldn't imagine them producing Nobel prize quality work, and 20% believed that they would never be able to carry on a conversation well enough to pass as a human. On the other hand, 66% thought that robots would be able to solve problems as well as a third grader.
When it comes to actually purchasing a robot, it seems that 29% of those surveyed wouldn't be interested. Some respondents believed that robots would intrude on their privacy. Perhaps others could not justify owning one, or thought they would be too expensive. Regardless of how people feel, only time will tell whether or not robots will remain the stuff of science fiction.
Persuadable Research Survey Shows Many Willing To Borrow Money To Buy A Domestic Robot
In a January 2012 survey conducted by Persuadable Research Corporation, it is clear that most people would be in favor of domestic robots. The list of task abilities that is desired from a domestic robot is quite long. At the top of the list is moving heavy things and providing home security. Other tasks include cleaning windows, washing floors and dishes and doing laundry. Interestingly, nearly half, 41%, said they might consider a loan to pay for a robot.
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Nearly half, 41%, said they might consider a loan to pay for a robot.
Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) January 30, 2012
When thinking about robots, most people conjure up those that they've seen in movies or read about in books. Others think of manufacturing or medical robots. But how many think about domestic robots? In a January 2012 survey conducted by Persuadable Research Corporation, it is clear that most people would be in favor of such robots. A majority, 68%, of respondents would consider a domestic robot useful.
The list of task abilities that is desired from a domestic robot is quite long. At the top of the list is moving heavy things, 55%, and providing home security, 54%. Other tasks include cleaning windows, washing floors and dishes and doing laundry. A fairly large number, 46%, wanted to use their domestic robot to remind them of things; kind of like a personal assistant. A smaller number approved them to help with the disabled, 12%, elderly, 11%, or to function as babysitters, 9%. It's obvious that as trust requirements increased, such as caring for humans, the potential usage percentages dropped.
Thinking about building the perfect robot? It should have a more humanlike voice that should sound not too young or too old. Interestingly, 51% also preferred that the voice wouldn't sound too feminine or too masculine either. In terms of appearance, it would be more humanlike than machinelike, a little on the funny side, more colorful than metallic, more round than square shaped, and allow for personal design, perhaps like buying a car.
While 29% of respondents claim that they wouldn't buy a robot, others were ready to shell out real dough for such an item. Nearly half, 41%, said they might consider a loan to pay for a robot. However, quite a few, 28%, who were willing to pay, wanted the robot to cost under $999. This is probably an unrealistic price point considering a good laptop can cost about the same. Still another 20% would go up to $4,999, while 10% would be willing to fork over up to $14,999. There was another 13% who were willing to pay more than $15,000.
There is undoubtedly a market for domestic robots and while many respondents appear hopeful, it might be some time before they are actually available. Until then, it looks as if we'll have to pick up the slack.
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