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ROBOTICS
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Your Aim
to learn about:
What Are Robots? Fields Where Robots Are Used
Latest Robots
WHAT ARE ROBOTS?
Robots are automatically operated machines
that work in place of humans. Robotics is a
The human brain generates 12–
branch of engineering and science that deals 25 Watts of electricity, enough
with the design, construction and functioning for a small LED bulb, while
of robots. robots need a constant power
A robot is a type of automated machine supply to function.
that can execute specific tasks with little or
no human intervention and with speed and
precision.
FIELDS WHERE ROBOTS ARE USED
Since technological advancements, there are many areas where robots are being
used. Usually, robots are assigned to specific tasks. In this chapter, let us now
understand the different fields where robots areused.
Security and Surveillance
Robots are being deployed as security guards to protect
humans. Flyability is world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot
which can fly safely close to people.
Manufacturing
Since 1960 the manufacturing industries are using
robots for different purposes. Unimate was the
first robot that joined the assembly line in 1961.
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