Robot 'Bouncer' Raises Ethical Concerns

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Atlanta, GA | Posted: April 22, 2008

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The owner of a downtown Atlanta pub is using a homemade, remote-controlled robot to patrol the area and discourage people from loitering. Henrik Christensen, director of Georgia Tech's Robotics and Intelligent Machines Center, says the so-called "Bum Bot" exploits the anxiety that underlies Hollywood stereotypes of violent robots. Source: The Washington Post.

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  • Created By: Louise Russo
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  • Created On: Feb 9, 2010 - 4:41pm
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 11:04pm