Robots :
I believe that robotics will be extremely important in shaping the future. Already, robots are being made to help in daily activities. In factories, robots carry things around, and perform basic tasks. Robots can play small games with us, roam around, and do all of these small tasks already. In the future, robots will have a much bigger impact everywhere around the world. They will probably be essential to not only the manufacturing business, but all different kinds of businesses around the globe. The only problem that I see with this is that if the robots stop working for some strange, unknown reason, then the economy would far apart. But, all in all, I believe that robots will help our future businesses and economy.
I believe that robotics will be extremely important in shaping the future. Already, robots are being made to help in daily activities. In factories, robots carry things around, and perform basic tasks. Robots can play small games with us, roam around, and do all of these small tasks already. In the future, robots will have a much bigger impact everywhere around the world. They will probably be essential to not only the manufacturing business, but all different kinds of businesses around the globe. The only problem that I see with this is that if the robots stop working for some strange, unknown reason, then the economy would far apart. But, all in all, I believe that robots will help our future businesses and economy.
TED Talk Reflection:
The TED talk that we watched in class was about the history of computers. The first part was about a computer that was built to do calculations for the atomic bomb. Many engineers came together for this project, and we got to see a part of them through their journals. The journals were very funny, the engineers really had a sense of humor! Also, there were many problems with the machine. The second part of the TED talk was about Berachelli’s theory. His theory was that code actually replicated life, and that it was a new kind of organism. The theory is very complicated, and many scientists still don't understand it now.
Overall, the TED talk was very interesting. It had a lot of cool journals from the scientists working on the computer. I really liked the one that explained how the mouse died! It was hilarious. I didn’t really expect these guys to have a good sense of humor. I also thought that Berachelli’s theory was very interesting. It’s pretty cool that it is still not understood today. I think the TED talk was pretty interesting.
The TED talk that we watched in class was about the history of computers. The first part was about a computer that was built to do calculations for the atomic bomb. Many engineers came together for this project, and we got to see a part of them through their journals. The journals were very funny, the engineers really had a sense of humor! Also, there were many problems with the machine. The second part of the TED talk was about Berachelli’s theory. His theory was that code actually replicated life, and that it was a new kind of organism. The theory is very complicated, and many scientists still don't understand it now.
Overall, the TED talk was very interesting. It had a lot of cool journals from the scientists working on the computer. I really liked the one that explained how the mouse died! It was hilarious. I didn’t really expect these guys to have a good sense of humor. I also thought that Berachelli’s theory was very interesting. It’s pretty cool that it is still not understood today. I think the TED talk was pretty interesting.
Bridge Assignment:
Name of Bridge: Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link / Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Location: Mumbai, India
What it Spans: It connects Bandra in the western suburbs of Mumbai to Worli in the southern part of the city. It goes crosses the Mahim Bay.
Type of Bridge Structure: Cable-Stayed Bridge
Materials: Mostly steel and post stressed concrete.
Dates Of Construction: Construction was started in 1999, and as the expected time to build was 5 years, the cost was estimated at 100 million USD. It ended up being 250 million USD because of a 5 year delay. It was completed in 2009, but completely ready for public use in 2010.
Interesting Facts: The bridge was named after the late Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. His wife is the President of the Indian National Congress party. This bridge was the first cable-stayed bridge to be constructed in the open seas in India. The Sea Link only uses energy saving lights.
Name of Bridge: Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link / Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Location: Mumbai, India
What it Spans: It connects Bandra in the western suburbs of Mumbai to Worli in the southern part of the city. It goes crosses the Mahim Bay.
Type of Bridge Structure: Cable-Stayed Bridge
Materials: Mostly steel and post stressed concrete.
Dates Of Construction: Construction was started in 1999, and as the expected time to build was 5 years, the cost was estimated at 100 million USD. It ended up being 250 million USD because of a 5 year delay. It was completed in 2009, but completely ready for public use in 2010.
Interesting Facts: The bridge was named after the late Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. His wife is the President of the Indian National Congress party. This bridge was the first cable-stayed bridge to be constructed in the open seas in India. The Sea Link only uses energy saving lights.