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Security and Surveillance
Robots are being deployed as security guards to
protect humans. These robotic security guards work in
real time and have actionable intelligence. They can
help with crimes like armed robberies, domestic
violence, fraud, hit and run cases, etc. 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. Robotic arms which are
capable to perform multiple tasks such as welding,
cutting, lifting, sorting, etc. are used in factories.
Unimate was the first robot joined the assembly line
in 1961. ArcWielding was a robot wielding machine
brought to use in 1980s. Material handling robots are
used to move, pack and select products.
Military
In military, robots have achieved remarkable success.
Aerial vehicles like Predator drone are able to launch
missiles at ground target without a pilot. These robots
are also capable of taking surveillance photographs.
MAARS looks like a tank and it contains tear gas and
lasers to confuse enemies. Another robot DOGO has
camera to spy on the activities of the enemy. The
biggest advantages are they don’t get tired, whatever the weather is or time they
don’t need shelter or sleep.
Customer Service
Human-like Robots are used in the fields of customer
services. Nadine, a humanoid robot in Singapore can
recognise people from the database of their previous
visits. It can shake hands, make eye contact and can
indulge in familiar chat based on previous visit. Junko
Chihira in Japan works in the tourist information centre.
Odaiba another Humanoid works in Tokyo’s shopping
centre.
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