AI and Robotics

The current debate regarding whether or not robots are ready for domestic use (as portrayed in the recent 'The Australian' newspaper article) is clearly a one sided argument. It should be noted that specific points of view emerge from the text. The inevitability of advancing technology and the possibility that robots may replace humans is seen as a plausible scenario that is referred to in the article. Other such arguments include: Are robots ready to enter the consumer market? Are they too expensive? And lastly, has technology neglected to consider social impacts?
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