The Influence Of Robotic Pets

Hot electrical wires under a cold, metal shell versus blood- flowing veins beneath a warm, furry skin. Robotic pets are replacing true, loving emotions with computer programmed actions. Robots make human lives easier, like what could happen in a science fiction movie. Just following three simple steps on the instruction manual could change lives dramatically. For example, humans are gradually moving towards social isolation, lack of responsibility, and loneliness. Robotic machines have many negative outcomes. Therefore, they should not get to replace the relationship between humans and their pets.

Humans are attachable and dependent on new technology. It could be possible that just like the internet, many got addicted. “Numerous research studies have found that advanced technologies… often lead to social isolation” (Mullin). Some may
Their irresponsibility can affect many others in negative ways. “Many children get their first experience with responsibility by caring for a pet,” states Mullin. With the existence of these robotic pets,learning about responsibility gets more difficult . For example, if the robot dies, it is not a huge issue! It only takes a few seconds to replace its batteries. Teaching kids with robots can influence them to think they will be given chances every time something goes wrong. This is impossible with biological pets. It is not easy or even scientifically possible to replace their cold hearts with a warm, beating one. Children cannot learn about the consequences of taking care of a real life animal. As previously stated, yes, it is good to try again and again with the robots first until they learn. However, that is not how things work in real life, and could possibly affect their future lives when working in jobs. For instance, if they did something bad, it is rare for them to get a second chance. What would be more common is being