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robotic-swarms
Groups of coordinated robots working collectively to perform complex tasks more efficiently than individual units.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma (2023)Mustafa Suleyman; Michael Bhaskar
CHAPTER 6
Chapter 6 explores the concept of technological waves as clusters of interrelated technologies centered around general-purpose technologies like AI and biotechnology. It highlights robotics as a key component of this wider wave, detailing its evolution from simple tools to sophisticated autonomous machines transforming industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and law enforcement. The chapter also emphasizes the increasing integration of robots in everyday life, their growing autonomy, and the societal implications of their deployment.