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Robots  are  machines  programmed  by  computers,  capable  of  automatically  doing
                  difficult or complex tasks. If you look at modern robots, you can say that they are
                  electro-mechanical devices that can follow instructions to carry out specific jobs.


                  Types of Robots


                  Robots available in the market come with a variety of features. Some are AI-powered
                  robots,  while  others,  though  similar  in  appearance,  are  non-AI  robots.  Let  us
                  understand the differences between AI and non-AI robots.

                  AI Robots

                  AI gives robots a computer vision to navigate, sense and calculate their reactions
                  accordingly. These robots are called AI-enabled robots. Let us learn about some of

                  the popular AI robots.


                  Kuri

                  It is also known as an intelligent robot that can understand context
                  and surroundings, recognise specific people and respond to questions

                  with facial expressions, head movements and unique sounds.




                  Sophia

                  A humanoid is a kind of robot that resembles a human. Sophia is, till now, the most
                  famous social humanoid. It was released in 2016, and now she has become a media
                  personality. She is the first humanoid to receive citizenship in Saudi Arabia.











                                                                                    Initially, Sophia did not have
                                                                                     legs, so she couldn’t move.
                                                                                       But later, she has been
                                                                                    upgraded with legs and now

                                                                                         she can move freely.











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