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LATEST ROBOTS
As you have already studied various applications of humanoid robots in personal
assistance, caregiving, education and entertainment. Now, let us learn about some
of the latest inventions in this field.
T-HR3
Like real-world human avatar, T-HR3 is a humanoid that
mimics the movement of its human operator. In future-these
humanoids can perform surgeries while their human operator
doctor could control them from another part of the world.
Sophia
Sophia is the first humanoid to receive citizenship of a country.
Perhaps the most recognisable face of humanoid, who was
developed by Hong Kong based Hanson Robotics, and was
activated on 14 February, 2016.
Digit
Ford became the first owner to deploy Digit Humanoid into a
factory setting. Ford now envisions that Digit will ride in a
driverless car and deliver packages to customers, automating
the whole delivery process.
RoboThespian
RoboThespian is an actor that comes with a library of
impressions, greetings, songs and gestures. Several of
these can be added together to become a robotic theatre.
Nao
The biggest bank of Japan, Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ has
employed Nao to help people answer their questions on
how to open bank account, etc. It speaks and understands
Japanese, English and Chinese.
Z-Machines
Developed in Japan Z-Machines are music-band. It has
a guitarist with 78 fingers and a drummer with 22 arms.
Robotics 101

