The three Problems of Robotics (by Burakov)

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1. The technology of walking.
2. Artificial intelligence.
3. Autonomous power source.

There are three main problems on the way to likening humanoid robots to people (or for the full-fledged work of androids for people) today.

Humanity will reach either general welfare, when these problems be resolved, because robots will work instead of people and for the benefit of people. Or, conversely, having overcome these obstacles, robots will be able to enslave humanity.

More details.

1. The technology of walking.
The technology of bipedal movement is imperfect on modern robots. That is why most robots are developed on a wheeled platform. But nature didn't created humans bipedal and vertical in vain. This architecture provides people maximum efficiency and dominance in the conditions of the planet Earth. Wheeled robots cannot move on those surfaces which people created for themselves: the urban environment, including stairs, driving a bicycle or motorcycle. In general, the entire human environment is designed for walking on legs. And legs are necessary in natural conditions. Bipedal robots can walk slowly today. The technology of walking is expensive, unreliable, labor intensive. When the robots learn to walk normally and quickly on two (or more) legs, it will make a breakthrough in rivalry with humans.

2. Artificial intelligence.
Modern artificial intelligence of robots is poorly developed. Answers to questions are either prompted by a person (author or operator) or act according to an algorithm (or according to previous experience). A lot of researches is underway to create neural networks, but so far there is nothing concrete. Yes, in 2016 the robot was able to beat a person in GO, which requires a semblance of intuition. But a robot does not distinguish sarcasm and does not have far foresight or intuition. A robot has no desires, the feeling of competition. In general, all that is necessary for competition with a person or for full-fledged service to people.

3. Autonomous power source.
Modern large humanoid biped robots (one meter tall and higher) operate on a single charge for no more than an hour (wheeled robots can work up to 8 hours). More often - half an hour. At the same time, batteries occupy half the weight of the robot. With such baggage and with such a short time of activity, a robot cannot fully help a person in any activity. When the robot can operate on a single charge for at least 6 hours, it will become a more useful machine.

Solving at least two of the three problems will greatly bring us closer to advanced robots.