What do you think about the new social robots, like JIBO, that are designed to work with humans as a virtual assistant for PTSD suffers?

Maj Mike Sciales — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:12:49 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N1Q8oFpX1Y

Jibo: The World's First Social Robot for the Home

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Response by Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA made Jun 2 at 2015 4:29 PM

Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:29:46 -0400

Well, it was inevitable I suppose. I assume it will also yell "use the force, Luke" or whatever name is appropriate when the time is right.

I do think it has positive application for those who suffer from PTSD or other issues.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 2 at 2015 4:36 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:36:59 -0400

I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that. (Anyone else remember HAL from 2001?)

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 2 at 2015 4:41 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:41:27 -0400

I'm a Techie a Geek and a Veteran. Any Technology that Helps our Vets, I love it!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2015 5:01 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:01:04 -0400

One word: Cylons.

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Jun 2 at 2015 5:02 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:02:03 -0400

Can we ask them out on a date and will they buy the first round of beer?
What happens when you fall in love with them, do they become like a robot cold like my ex and kick me out?

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jun 2 at 2015 5:06 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:06:39 -0400

"HAL, please open the door."

"I am Sorry Dave. I can not Do that"

Response by 1SG Jason Smith made Jun 2 at 2015 5:23 PM

1SG Jason Smith — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:23:41 -0400

love the skynet thing...thanks but no thanks I would rather have a service dog

Response by SSG James Arlington made Jun 2 at 2015 5:29 PM

SSG James Arlington — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:29:18 -0400

Let's try and see if it helps. Loosing too many to PTSD. Too many here on the streets of LA.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2015 6:13 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:13:31 -0400

I want to say the last one. Skynet worries me.

Response by SGT Anthony Bussing made Jun 2 at 2015 6:31 PM

SGT Anthony Bussing — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:31:28 -0400

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2015 6:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:57:09 -0400

It can be helpful, however it's not a replacement for real human interaction. My concern is that this might provide motivation to reduce the number of actual people available to help PTSD sufferers instead of raising those numbers.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Jun 2 at 2015 10:37 PM

Capt Jeff S. — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 22:37:34 -0400

I think it is impersonal; we are born social creatures.

Response by SrA Daniel Hunter made Jun 2 at 2015 10:49 PM

SrA Daniel Hunter — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 22:49:28 -0400

I voted skynet because it was an option.

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made Jun 2 at 2015 11:11 PM

SSgt Charles Edwards — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 23:11:42 -0400

Think I'd rather have a service dog. At least they know how to love and the bond between humans and canines can be very strong.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 3 at 2015 12:49 AM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:49:12 -0400

I am all for technology, but sometimes it goes too far and I think this may be what's going on here.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Jun 3 at 2015 1:54 AM

COL Ted Mc — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 01:54:23 -0400

"Social Robots" give the impression of caring so that the administrators can give the impression of earning their money.

At present the best they are able to do is to be "Pavlovianly Reactive" within the parameters that their programmers (a group universally admired for their wide ranging and eclectic social skills) set.

Soon they will be "Heuristically Reactive" within the parameters that their programmers (a group universally admired for their wide ranging and eclectic social skills) set.

If they ever get to the point where they are defining their own parameters of adaptability we might have to rewrite Genesis. (Or is this the "Apple" that God was warning us about?)

Response by PO1 Kerry French made Jun 3 at 2015 2:29 AM

PO1 Kerry French — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 02:29:24 -0400

CREEPY!!! and hackable... Don't trust the government to not abuse this technology!

Response by PO1 Kerry French made Jun 3 at 2015 2:34 AM

PO1 Kerry French — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 02:34:33 -0400

Who honestly thinks we have adequate and caring staff at the VA??? LOL!!! Overheard at the VA to a diabetic, "You are only authorized 30 test strips every 90 days." THANKS VA!!! Good thing we have a civilian doc through my retirement!!

Response by SSG Clayton Blackwell made Jun 3 at 2015 7:11 AM

SSG Clayton Blackwell — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 07:11:22 -0400

I can see uses for it, but I already worry about us losing social interaction skills as a race. For PTSD I would rather a service dog.

Response by SSG Donald Mceuen made Jun 3 at 2015 8:30 AM

SSG Donald Mceuen — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 08:30:32 -0400

I do not know about this for me. But if it well help someone then that's fine .
I also think that's another way to keep track of us.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 9:12 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:12:54 -0400

It's sad we have to rely on robots for the communication we need from a relationship with another human being.

http://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together?language=en

Connected, but alone?

As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.

Response by 1LT Richard C. made Jun 3 at 2015 3:57 PM

1LT Richard C. — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:57:49 -0400

First thought beside Hal 9000.....

was the Parole Officers in the movie Elysium..

Humans are flawed at best, but we connect in a way that only be replicated, never replaced.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 5:31 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:31:34 -0400

As some people have already stated this is quite an impersonal way to bulk up PTS assistance. Nothing compares to interacting with a real-life person or a pet for that matter whether service dog, cat etc. You cannot replace the personal connections (I understand that does not always happen when seeing counselors). But what about the other end of this? Who would fund the stock pile of these things, the maintenance staff for them and the customer support staff for them? The VA? The already tightly budgeted DOD? I assume cost to patient would be covered but if not, would Tricare or the VA even entertain a claim for one? and possibly throw in a copay for it too? I do not see anything that would make this worth while. Maybe I'm just on the glass half empty team for this one.

Response by CPT Richard Trione made Jan 20 at 2021 12:01 PM

CPT Richard Trione — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:01:09 -0500

I think this is very interesting and we should keep experimenting with this.

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