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Robotic technology focuses on creating machines capable of performing tasks more skillfully, safely, and effectively than humans or other devices, including medical robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, self-driving cars, and space exploration.
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Applied Technology Review | Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Robotics has experienced rapid growth and development in recent decades, making staying updated with the latest trends and innovations challenging.
FREMONT, CA: Robotic technology focuses on creating machines capable of performing tasks more skillfully, safely, and effectively than humans or other devices, including medical robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, self-driving cars, and space exploration.
Robotics technology is a field of engineering and computer science that involves designing, developing, and deploying autonomous robots that interact with their surroundings and make decisions based on sensory data. Contributing fields include computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and artificial intelligence.
Here are a few significant robotics trends:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
AI and ML are promising trends in robotics, enabling robots to perform difficult tasks and learn from their experiences. These technologies are already used in applications like autonomous vehicles, industrial robots, and drones and are expected to become more widespread in the coming years.
Collaborative Robots
Collaborative robots are designed to work alongside humans in various settings, operating safely near humans. Unlike traditional industrial robots, they are ideal for tasks requiring speed and precision, such as assembly, packaging, and quality control.
Soft Robotics
Soft robotics focuses on creating robots made from soft, flexible materials like silicone and elastomers. These robots can quickly adapt to their environment and interact more naturally than traditional rigid ones, potentially revolutionizing various industries like healthcare, rehabilitation, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Swarm Robotics
Swarm robotics studies large groups of simple robots working together to perform complex tasks, often in small groups, with applications in search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and agriculture.
Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous vehicles powered by sensors, GPS, and AI are a significant application of robotics. They can revolutionize transportation by reducing accidents, improving traffic flow, and reducing parking space requirements, making self-driving cars a popular choice.
Medical Robotics
Medical robotics revolutionizes healthcare by providing precision and accuracy in surgeries, rehabilitation, and patient care. These machines can work longer without tiring, outperforming human surgeons and performing tasks more efficiently than human surgeons.
Humanoid Robots
Humanoid robots, designed to resemble humans, are in their early stages of development but can potentially revolutionize various industries, including personal assistance, entertainment, and education.
Augmented Reality
Augmented reality (AR) overlays digital information in the real world, enabling operators in robotics to control and monitor their robot's surroundings in real-time. This technology is utilized in gaming, entertainment, education, and training settings.