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Gemenoid 4, aside from being an emerging star, is a highly sophisticated android robot built and programmed by Hiroshi Ishiguro, an engineer and professor at Osaka University and his associates at Japan's Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International.

Advancements by robotics experts in science technology are incredible and promote innovation in the fields of biology, engineering, cognitive science, computational neuroscience, speech recognition, cognitive robotics, and numerous other scientific fields.  David Hanson, Ph.D and founder of Hanson Robotics argues that building human-like androids such as Gemenoid 4 creates "a cross-pollination among the sciences, as [humanoid robotics, and the androids created] represent a subject of scientific inquiry themselves."  

Other advocates of innovations in humanoid robotic technology cite the beneficial aspects of these robots as reasons to promote the further development of robotic technology.  Studies have been conducted that conclude that children with autism respond favorably to humanoid robots.  This could lead to the use of said robots in treatments, therapy, and social training for children who have cognitive or social struggles. Hanson also notes that NASA's Robonaut, a human-like robot capable of performing a variety of human functions in space provides a safer alternative to sending actual human beings into orbit.  In addition to these more practical usages of robots, the use of robots as entertainment should be recognized as well.  Gemenoid 4, along with numerous androids in Walt Disney World, and other theme parks provide an interactive, awe-inspiring form of entertainment.  


Although the benefits of humanoid robotics go beyond those enumerated, and seem to be viewed positively by the public, there is also an group that opposes this development.  Those who are against humanoid robotic development argue that these robots look 'grotesque' and seem to mock us.  It is argued that these robots are trying in a dangerous way to replace humans, which will only end up being a catastrophic venture as androids are not (yet) capable of experiencing emotions.  


It seems incredible that the development of the field of humanoid robotics could inspire a fear of science in many individuals, who might fear that they will succumb to the fate of many victims of human-like robots in various science-fiction movies.  David Hanson is among the scientists who deny that humanizing robots is dangerous to the human race, and even counters this argument by claiming "if we do not humanize our intelligent machines, then they may eventually be dangerous...to be safe when they gain free, creative and adaptive general intelligence, then machines must attain deep understanding and compassion towards people."

Hanson's argument seems convincing, but would be more so if the benefits of humanoid robotics were skillfully marketed to the public in scientific journals, and through other medias.  Movies like "A.I" (Artificial Intelligence, 2001) and Surrogates (2009) are exciting, yet fear inspiring depictions of robots over taking the human race.  We need to promote more realistic, beneficial aspects of robots, such as their large capacity for utility, and embodiment of enormous scientific progress in a variety of fields.  
Journalists have been helping in Japan, where Gemenoid 4 was built and revealed, by snapping pictures, writing articles, and providing extensive coverage of the development of the android, and posting it all over the media.  While this has been majorly positive for the enhancement of funds going to the humanoid robotic research field, it is not enough.  Journalists and media experts can take the vanguard in this movement, by talking about the proven benefits of humanoid robotics, and explaining how they can keep real humans safer, more informed, and entertained.  We can also promote the development of this science by letting robots star in more positively viewed roles in plays and movies, in which they are not cold, blood-thirsty machines, but instead relatable, physical evidence of praiseworthy scientific accomplishments and successes.