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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Created by a "Search and Rescue" Robot. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
The comic is a commentary on how many robots and engineering products are labeled as being for “Search and Rescue” purposes. | The comic is a commentary on how many robots and engineering products are labeled as being for “Search and Rescue” purposes. | ||
− | Search And Rescue (SAR) involves entering an unknown, possibly hazardous disaster-stricken environment, identifying humans or other items of interest which may be hidden, partly (or completely) buried, or injured, and then figuring out how to safely extract the target and deliver it to safety. These tasks are hard enough for humans and are even more challenging for robots, which generally work better in well-controlled situations. This is why many robot challenges are themed around search-and-rescue | + | Search And Rescue (SAR) involves entering an unknown, possibly hazardous disaster-stricken environment, identifying humans or other items of interest which may be hidden, partly (or completely) buried, or injured, and then figuring out how to safely extract the target and deliver it to safety. These tasks are hard enough for humans, and are even more challenging for robots, which generally work better in well-controlled situations. This is why many robot challenges are themed around search-and-rescue, because the techniques that are developed for handling such challenging circumstances can be applied to make other robots (such as robotic caretakers, autonomous cars, AI-assisted medicine, and other lucrative applications) more robust. |
− | The comic may be remarking that 'search and rescue' may be used as a cover for developing robots | + | The comic may be remarking that 'search and rescue' may be used as a cover for developing robots which will actually be tasked to 'search and destroy'. (See: {{w|lethal autonomous weapon}}s.) Although search-and-rescue is a function that militaries perform, a robot which can satisfactorily perform a search-and-rescue task can easily be adapted to more destructive purposes. Randall has previously written about his concerns about human authorities misusing military robots in [[1968: Robot Future]]. |
− | + | Additionally, the robot depicted here is entirely unsuitable for search-and-rescue, because it features a fragile balloon and frequent electrical discharges (which are bad enough for humans, but would also have a risk of causing explosions if there are gas leaks in the disaster zone). These are also flaws from a military perspective. Randall may be remarking on the tendency to use 'clickbaity' ('grantbaity') terminology to drum up support for research that funding agencies or the public might not otherwise support. "Cures cancer" is another such catchphrase. | |
− | The [https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Hookshot Hookshot] is a type of {{w|grappling hook}} that is a recurring piece of equipment in ''{{w|The Legend of Zelda}}'' video game franchise, first appearing in the 1991 game ''{{w|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}''. It is a machine consisting of a chain and hook, which can be used by {{w|Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link}}, the {{w|protagonist}} and {{w|player character}} of ''Zelda''. When used, the chain extends and sends the hook attached to it towards its target. If the hook latches onto certain objects, Link reels himself in towards that object. Link can also use it to pull enemies and objects towards him. | + | The [https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Hookshot Hookshot] is a type of {{w|grappling hook}} that is a recurring piece of equipment in ''{{w|The Legend of Zelda}}'' video game franchise, first appearing in the 1991 game ''{{w|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}''. It is a machine consisting of a chain and hook, which can be used by {{w|Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link}}, the {{w|protagonist}} and {{w|player character}} of ''Zelda''. When used, the chain extends and sends the hook attached to it towards its target. If the hook latches onto certain objects, Link reels himself in towards that object. Link can also use it to pull enemies and objects towards him. However, this would not work very well with unstable buildings, loose debris, or injured people, which the robot is going to be expected to handle if it were to be used for search-and-rescue. |
− | + | The title text ominously suggests that since there are more rescue robots than required for the number of people needing rescue, ''another'' robot project will be used to place people in need of rescue, or destroy search-and-rescue robots. | |
− | + | ==Transcript== | |
+ | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | ||
− | + | :[Ponytail is standing on a raised platform with a robot behind her, talking to someone off-screen. The spherical floating robot is equipped with an antenna that "zaps" a lightning bolt at the floor below it and a grappling gun.] | |
− | :[Ponytail is standing on a raised platform with a robot behind her, talking to someone off-screen. The spherical floating robot is equipped with | ||
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:Ponytail: Our robot floats using a helium sphere, which is highly charged and can induce lightning strikes. | :Ponytail: Our robot floats using a helium sphere, which is highly charged and can induce lightning strikes. | ||
:Ponytail: It moves using a grappling gun like the hook shot from ''Zelda''. | :Ponytail: It moves using a grappling gun like the hook shot from ''Zelda''. | ||
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[[Category:Robots]] | [[Category:Robots]] | ||
[[Category:Video games]] | [[Category:Video games]] | ||
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