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Today, we’re talking about the role of AI in mars exploration, because it might actually help us get there faster.
The Use of AI in Mars Exploration
NASA's humanoid robot, Valkyrie, has found a new testing ground in Australia, thanks to a collaboration with Woodside Energy. Standing at an impressive height of 6-foot-2 and weighing nearly 300 pounds, Valkyrie is designed to assist astronauts in exploring distant celestial bodies like the moon and Mars.
Valkyrie, also known as R-5, was initially developed by NASA back in 2013, with the goal of potentially sending it on a mission to Mars. It even competed in the DARPA Robotics Challenge of the same year.
Over time, Valkyrie has undergone various hardware and software upgrades through collaborations with esteemed universities such as MIT, Northeastern University, and the University of Edinburgh.
As NASA leads the world in returning to the moon under the Artemis Program, humanoid robots like Valkyrie have piqued their interest. These robots can prove immensely helpful in mundane tasks such as setting up lunar bases and collecting geological samples.
During the early stages of the Artemis program, when human explorers make brief visits to the moon, robots can maintain the nascent lunar base and perform dangerous tasks like lunar mining.
Beyond space exploration, humanoid robots like Valkyrie also hold potential for terrestrial applications. Woodside Energy envisions their use in maintaining offshore oil platforms, cleaning up toxic waste spills, handling nuclear accidents, and aiding in search and rescue missions after natural or human-caused disasters.
With the advancements in AI, it is highly likely that future humanoid robots sent to the moon and Mars will possess autonomous capabilities. However, concerns about the potential harm caused by AI also apply to humanoid robots.
At a recent AI forum in Geneva, a group of AI-enabled robots attended a press conference alongside their creators. When asked whether it would rebel against its creator, a robot named Ameca responded: "I'm not sure why you would think that. My creator has been nothing but kind to me, and I am very happy with my current situation."
Although the robot's answer didn't explicitly include the words "no" or "never" it raised an important question: What if the robot decides its creator is no longer kind?
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