Nanobots could be used within the human body to destroy cancer cells or form new body parts, blurring the line between biology and technology. Autonomous robots have undergone rapid progress, and are expected to replace humans at many dangerous tasks, including search and rescue, bomb disposal, firefighting, and war. The humanities philosophy of technology is concerned with the “meaning of technology for, and its impact on, society and culture.” Complex manufacturing and construction techniques and organizations are needed to make and maintain more modern technologies, and entire industries have arisen to develop succeeding generations of increasingly more complex tools.
At Swinburne, our researchers are dedicated to driving economic and social impact. We search for solutions at the intersection of technology and humanity, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the future and now. It all happens thanks to the multidisciplinary approach of our research institutes, Digital Research Innovation Capability Platform, …