Can robots ever have consciousness?

The trio of neuroscientists from the Collège de France, University of California and PSL Research University respectively addressed the question of whether machines will ever be conscious in the journal Science. read more

To be sure, a mere simulation of human consciousness could be a fearsome weapon for some people to use against others. Yet, for reasons Azarian explains, he thinks it unlikely at best that robots will ever achieve genuine intentionality and subjectivity. read more

Some robots have an array of sensors that can gather information about the environment, allowing the robot to maneuver through a simple obstacle course. Honda's ASIMO robot can climb stairs and run. From manufacturing to military applications, robots are making a big impact. read more

It was the basis of a seminal thesis on consciousness that argued consciousness can not be described by physical processes in the brain. More than 40 years later, advances in artificial intelligence and neural understanding are prompting a re-evaluation of the claim that consciousness is not a physical process and as such cannot be replicated in robots. read more