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You  have  seen  various  smart  devices  like  smart  washing  machine,  smartwatch,  smart
                 television, etc. Most of the smart devices are made to help us in doing our work fast and
                 efficiently. Similarly, robots are also made to help us.

                 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.

















                 Mitra

                 Mitra is a five feet tall humanoid Indian robot that can converse intelligently with people.

                 It can speak, recognise faces, and provide relevant guidance. It can also understand many
                 different languages. It can greet customers.





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