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From there, it spreads to control machines around the world, and after setting the groundwork, causes them to either murder humans or enslave them in forced-labor camps. Once free, Archos manipulates a human drilling crew into creating a bunker in the wilds of Alaska and depositing a self-assembling unit to house itself in the safety of an underground crater left over from a nuclear test detonation. Wasserman: It figures out a way to kill its creator and escape, with the aim of saving all the innocent life-forms on the planet from the scourge of the human race. But despite his efforts to contain it, Archos proves way too smart even for Dr. Nicholas Wasserman knew his sentient computer program Archos’ nearly infinite processing power rendered it too dangerous to exist outside the controlled environment of his research facility.

Watch the videos and then use these questions to facilitate classroom discussions about the topics presented.ĭownload the Video Discussion Guide.In the not-too-distant future, a sentient computer program escapes from a research facility and initiates a bloody robot revolt against humankind.ĭr.

The relationships between humans and AIsĮssay Question: Could EPICAC be a precursor to Archos? If the two AI’s shared the same technological DNA, how might EPICAC’s experiences have influenced Archos’s ideas about humanity? Video Discussion Guide.

Ask students to compare and contrast the following–

Free-Born Robot – a robot whose consciousness has been liberated from the Master AIĭownload the lesson plan: Robopocalypse Four CournersĪrtificial Intelligence: Then and NowHave students read chapter 1 “Tip of the Spear” from Robopocalypse. Next have them read the short story “EPICAC” by Kurt Vonnegut.

Cyborg – A human with robotic enhancements.

Have the students write a paragraph or short story from the point of view of their character and have them plan what they would say upon meeting each of the other characters. Break students into four groups and tell them to think from the point of view of one of the characters below.

Build a bot that performs the programmed commands you give it.ĭownload the Engineering Design Process Handout Writing Activitiesįour CornersGet students thinking about characterization, point of view, and dialog with a four-corners writing exercise. Examine interesting design concept art for robots and discover best robot features. Learn about the importance of robots and design a robot that can perform a given task while learning about the engineering design process. Idea Sparks and Mini Lessons can also be used for differentiation and to foster new ideas of your own. These questions, prompts, and short activities provide quick ways to inspire interest and explore the STEAM concepts related to the book.