What is a robot?
- (I agree the definition is not super important)
- (I agree there are different definitions)
- What are the characteristics of a robot
- What must it have to be called a robot
Did you know
Let’s take a look
- The scope of the concept of robotics is very wide
- The robots are coming - in a good way
- Take away: There are many directions that learning Robotics can take you!
Humanoid Robots
This is the Tesla Optimus, the humanoid robot
- Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Amazon and others
- Cool Sci-Fi look
- Uncanny Valley
- What will it actually do?
- Humanoid robots like Tesla Optimus could perform dangerous or repetitive tasks, improving workplace safety for humans.
- These robots may provide companionship and social interaction for isolated individuals, potentially reducing loneliness in society.
Surgical Robots
The DaVinci Robot from Intuitive
- Why is this consixered to be a robot?
- Allows certain kinds of surgeries to be more reliable
- They make big claims
- Surgical robots improve precision in complex procedures.
- They reduce recovery time for patients after surgery.
Assistive Robots for the elderly
Cognative Assisive Robots for Dementia Caree
- Also look at Jennie from Tombot
- Allows certain kinds of surgeries to be more reliable
- Assistive robots can help older adults maintain independence and age in place comfortably.
- These robots can reduce the workload on caregivers and family members, improving their quality of life.
Autonomous public transportation systems
Transportation between airport terminals
- Autonomous public transport reduces traffic congestion.
- It improves accessibility for those unable to drive.
- There is no driver. It is autonomous?
- Would you consider it a robot?
- What if it were “smart”?
Bomb Disposal Robots
Robots to safely examine suspicious packages
- Dangerous situations where a robot can provide safety
- Usually a combination of remote control and autonomy
- Many are “research projects” still
- Bomb disposal robots save lives of human technicians.
- They reduce the psychological stress on bomb squad personnel.
Domestic Chore Robots
Roomba Autonomous Vaccum Cleaner
- Well known product from iRobot
- I have two of them (a really old one and a somewhat old one)
- Overall assessment: they are a work saver
- Domestic chore robots free up time for family activities.
- They assist elderly or disabled individuals with daily tasks.
Agricultural Robots
Many different farm applications
- This one is an experimental one from Odd Bot Weedwhacker
- Pulling weeds reduces the need for herbicides
- Greatly reduces the amoung of manual labor
- Agricultural robots increase crop yields and efficiency.
- They reduce the physical strain on farm workers.
Manufacturing Robots
Robots used in manufacturing of all kinds
- Utilizes advanced robotics technology from leading manufacturers.
- Increases production precision and reduces manufacturing errors.
- Significantly enhances production speed and output capacity.
- Improves workplace safety by handling hazardous tasks.
- Enables consistent 24/7 operation in manufacturing facilities.
Science Fiction Robots
They won’t be scifi for long!
- This one is from the pixar movie Wall-E
- It looks like something we could build today
- But if you see the movie you see that has cognition, emotion, reasoning, and more