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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.
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