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What you describe is not a "simplest job", definitely not for a robot, but also for an unskilled labour. I see the way to handle this sort of situation is to e
by andrey_utkin 6y ago
What you describe is not a "simplest job", definitely not for a robot, but also for an unskilled labour.
I see the way to handle this sort of situation is to embrace "whole node replacement" tactic. I suppose this is already happening in some cases. "Repair robots" is one possible way to accomplish that, but it's not the only way, and in most cases not the cheapest available way.
For example, if a fan has failed in your work laptop, you don't call the technician to fix it in place, you request a replacement laptop and post your failed laptop to your IT support facility.
- nradov 6y agoNode replacement isn't generally a practical option with large machinery or commercial facilities. And even where it could be possible, robots won't be up to the job for many decades. Show me a robot that can extract a badly rusted bolt.
- sandworm101 6y agoShow me a robot that can FIND a rusty bolt. The act of cleaning, of scrubbing away the dust and dirt from a work area, is beyond AI at the moment. If that rusty bolt has been painted over it might as well not exist.
- neutronicus 6y agoShit, and what if it's so badly rusted that you have to drill it out and then use a tap to clear the remaining crud from the threads...
- mrunkel 6y agoThe robot doesn’t need to see it if it has the plans in it’s head.
- NortySpock 6y agoDoes the planned schematic reflect the reality of the installation? Does the wiring diagram show how the cable bends under its own tension?
- pnutjam 6y agoYes, current infrastructure is not designed for automated maintenance, I'm dealing with that in the software world. It will take more time to retrofit the physical world, but it will happen. If things are remote, they get documented better then onsite people running around with their asses on fire.
- nkrisc 6y agoWoops the original installer didn't do it to plan.