Key Terms:
Robot: A virtual or mechanical artificial agent Prosthesis: Device that replaces a missing part of the human body
Although artificial prosthesis' are very helpful for those individuals with a missing body part, there are still many issues to keep in consideration.
1. Reliability:
Robots are not 100% reliable and anyone knows that. Prosthetic devices will certainly make life for the needed, easier. If glitches occur, the patient may encounter life-threatening experiences.
2. Equality of Access:
Purchasing a prosthetic device is very expensive (the average price for a prosthetic leg is $10,000 to $100,000) and individuals who need this device (especially in third-world countries) will encounter financial issues.
Articles:
"Stanford students create $20 prosthesis, Evan Shamoon, April 20th 2009"
"Mosha the elephant gets prosthetic leg, Website contributor, March 10th 2009"
