robotics 2
robotics 2
The earliest robots as we know them were created in the early 1950s by George C. Devol, an
inventor from Louisville, Kentucky. He invented and patented a reprogrammable manipulator
called “Unimate,” from “Universal Automation.” For the next decade, he attempted to sell his
product in the industry, but did not succeed.
Industrial robots. Frequently used in manufacturing and warehouse settings, these large programmable
robots are transforming the supply chain by performing tasks such as welding, painting, assembling and
material handling.
Service robots. These robots are used in a variety of fields in different scenarios, such as domestic chores,
hospitality, retail and healthcare. Examples include cleaning robots, entertainment robots and personal
assistance robots.
Medical robots. These robots help with surgical procedures, rehabilitation and diagnostics in healthcare
settings. Robotic surgery systems, exoskeletons and artificial limbs are a few examples of medical robots.
Autonomous vehicles. These robots are mainly used for transportation purposes and can include self-driving
cars, drones and autonomous delivery robots. They navigate and make decisions using advanced sensors
and AI algorithms.
Humanoid robots. These robots are programmed to imitate and mimic human movements and actions. They
look humanlike and are employed in research, entertainment and human-robot interactions.
How robotics works
A robot can sense its environment, plan an action and then carry out the action. Robots
are generally made up of the same components: a movable physical structure, a motor,
a sensor system, a power supply, and a computer to control the processes, which can be
an external device or internal control system.
Advantages of robots
Mansi Arora
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