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Application of Humanoids
Androids are humanoid robots built to aesthetically resemble humans. Some of the applications
of humanoids are:
Healthcare
In the field of healthcare humanoid robots are frequently used to treat
autistic children and has been able to distress level in children suffering
from cancer and cerebral palsy.
Education
In the field of education these humanoids enhance student
participation.
Art and entertainment
Georgia Tech's marimba-playing robot can now compose and
sing its own music. Gil Weinberg's robots have progressed
from being able to dance along to music that they hear, to
being able to improvise along with it. Now, Shimon, Singer and
Song Writer Robot is being able to compose, play, and sing
completely original songs.
The deployment of Robots in the healthcare industries was felt more during pandemic. Some
robots could help relieve tired nurses, do some basic cleaning and could help to supply food
packages to the patients. Industrial robots could help to maintain production for manufacturing
companies while their human co-workers are quarantined. Robots with humans could help and
ease out human responsibilities. Thus, we can say Robots are useful during war and peace.
MECHATRONICS
The field of mechanics and electronics together have given rise to a new
emerging sector called Mechatronics. Now, robotics is exploring the
possibility of helping physically challenged people to overcome their
limitations. For example, a mechatronic arm is being developed to assist
people who have a problem with basic mobility.
Robots have found an important place in the surgical procedures also.
Unmanned surgery, surgery with minimum cutting or puncturing of skin has Robotic Arm
been possible because of robots. Robotic surgery not only reduced the pain of people, it also
reduced blood loss and transfusions. The surgical procedures are very precise and the process
requires smaller incisions. Virtual reality surgeries are conducted without hurting a real person.
This technology has been used by surgeons for practicing and mastering the techniques.
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