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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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