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Monday, 14 February 2022

What are robots?

Introduction to Robots

1 -What is a Robot?

Robot is a machine – that is basically programmed by computer and is capable of carrying out a complex series of action automatically. Robots can be controlled by an external control device ,voice command or the control will embedded in his software.

2 - How many generations of robots are there?

There are basically five generation of robot as follows:


1. First generation (1980):-

This generation was mechanical, stationary, precise, fast, physically rugged but it didn’t have external sensors or artificial intelligence.


2.Second generation (1980-1990):-

Robot built was with involved microcomputer control, it could be programmed, also vision systems, as well as tactile, position and pressure sensors.

3.Third generation(mid 1990s and after):-

Robots in this Generation were mobile and autonomous, it was able to recognize and synthesize speech, has incorporated navigation systems or was tel-operated with artificial intelligence.

The fourth and fifth generations robots will have parts of the human. They will be able to reproduce and and will have various human characteristics such as a sense of humor.

3-Why do we need robots?

Robots can do repetitive and very risky tasks ,which humans cannot do because due to size limitations, or which take place in extreme environments such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. Most robots today do works that are dangerous for humans. Like a robot is a good option for going into a building that has a possible bomb. Robots are used in many factories to build objects like cars, electronics etc.  Robotic technology has helped people who have lost arms or legs or have amputated their parts in any disease like cancer.

Types of Robots

The Industrial Robots are:

  •  Arc Welding Robot
  •  Spot Welding Robot
  •   Material Handling Robot
  •  Machine Tending Robot
  •  Painting Robot
The Humanoid Ones are:

  Humanoid Robots

Ø  Emotion Expressing Humanoid Robots

Ø  Bipedal Humanoid Robots

Ø  Agile Humanoid Robots

Ø  Surgeon Robots

Ø  Sentient Robots

Ø  Autonomous Robots

Ø  Anthropomorphic Robots

Ø  Animal Robots

Ø  Prototype Humanoid Robots


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