Until computers and robots make quantum advances, they basically remain adding machines: capable only of doing things in which all the variables are controlled and predictable.
Interpretation
Computers and robots are limited in their capabilities until they achieve significant advancements, particularly in handling unpredictable variables.
In this quote, Michio Kaku emphasizes the current limitations of computers and robots, which function primarily as advanced calculators or 'adding machines'. He suggests that for true advancement in artificial intelligence and robotics to occur, these machines must evolve to manage unpredictability and operate effectively in complex, real-world situations. The statement highlights the gap between present technological capabilities and future possibilities, underscoring the need for leaps in quantum computing and machine learning.
In practice
In a tech conference, you could start your speech by saying, 'As Michio Kaku points out, until computers and robots make quantum advances, they remain just adding machines.'
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