1. “The Ethical Struggle” Mr. Gaska – Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems Binghamton High School-Engineering Department

2. Work Force Should robots be used in the workforce?  Economy  Safety  Functionality  Ethics

3. Economy  Initial cost  Long-term cost  Wide-spread effects Are jobs being outsourced to robots ?

4. Safety  Physical safety  Mental safety Will the workplace become safer? WeldingPaintingMaterialMaterial Handling

5. Functionality  Humans may be incompetent but can be trained  Even competent humans make mistakes Do we make mistakes on the job? What are your thoughts on this cupcake? cupcake

6. Ethical Questions  Does automation steal jobs?  Are companies willing to risk human life over that of an expensive machine?  Is it okay to move a factory to impoverished countries? Practical ApplicationEntertainment Purpose

7. The Work of Robots  Repetitive tasks Repetitive tasks  Dangerous tasks Dangerous tasks  Micro tasks Micro tasks  Heavy Complex Tasks Heavy Complex Tasks I WILL DO IT!!

8. The PPA Format  Define the problem Define the problem  Gather the Evidence Gather the Evidence  Determine the Causes Determine the Causes  Examine Existing Policy Examine Existing Policy  Develop Solutions  Select the Best Solution What portion of the PPA have I addressed?

9. -Work with a classmate to answer the following “Handout” Robot VS. Humans. Each answer requires at least 2 complete sentences. “Handout” Robot VS. Humans