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What is a Robot?
A robot is a smart machine. It can resemble human behaviour and can perform
various tasks. Even, a robot can perform tasks that are very difficult for a human to
do. The robots that look like humans are known as humanoid robots.
Real robots have been around for more than 50 years! Let us look at few real-world
examples.
Popular Robots
Nowadays, robots are used in various places like hospital, school, home, etc. Let us
learn about some of the popular robots.
Aibo
A lovable robotic dog whose personality and behaviour changes with time. It has
the ability to identify its owner's face, pick up smiles and compliments, and learn
new skills. It also enjoys being petted.
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