pros and cons of robots in society

Look at the amazing robots in the video.

Some of them are able to easily lift and move objects that are too heavy for humans.

Some of them can repeat the same action again and again more precisely than humans can.

Some of them can work in dangerous situations, meaning that humans don't have to.

All of them produce consistent results, depending on what they are programmed to do.

None of them need to be paid a salary.

None of them need to take a break or a holiday.

None of them complain or quit.

Yes, robots are amazing and these are some of the advantages of using robots in modern society.

But what about the disadvantages?

Task 1

Choose one of the following options and research some disadvantages of using robots in society:

1. Write a letter to your local leader, prime minister or president. Explain that you no longer wish to see robots in society. Try to explain why by listing as many disadvantages as you can of having robots in society. Remember to do some research to help you write your letter. Don't forget to introduce yourself and briefly explain the purpose of your letter at the start.
2. Get together with some classmates and make a video/skit demanding that robots should be removed from society. Make sure you present the disadvantages of robots in society clearly.
3. Get together with some classmates and create some protest banners with the theme No More Robots! Each banner could focus on one disadvantage of using robots in society.

Task 2

Choose one of the following sectors within society and create a brief digital product describing the advantages and disadvantages of using robots in your chosen sector:

• agriculture
• medicine
• transport
• entertainment

You could choose to create a webpage, a podcast, a vodcast, a prezi, an infographic...