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ANDROIDS

                 When a robot is designed to execute highly sophisticated instructions, it is referred to as an
                 android.

                 An Android is a robot or synthetically designed organism that is designed to look and act like a
                 human. They have a body that has flesh like covering. They have largely been seen in science fiction
                 movies. But efforts and research and developments in robotics has allowed the design of functional

                 and realistic humanoid robots The Sophia robot is the latest example of humanoid robot.
                 Android also refers to a mobile operating system (OS)
                 based on Linux. It is primarily designed for touch screen
                 mobile devices like smartphones and tablet computers.

                 This  OS  uses  touch inputs  that are similar  to real-life
                 actions, such as swiping, tapping, pinching and reverse
                 pinching. Android OS is also used in game consoles and
                 digital cameras.                                             Android Operating System   Smartphones

                     MECHATRONICS


                 The field of mechanics and electronics together has given rise to a
                 new emerging sector called Mechatronics. Now, robotics is exploring
                 the possibility of helping physically challenged people to overcome
                 their limitations. For example, a mechatronic arm is being developed
                 to assist people who have a problem with basic mobility.
                 Robots have found an important place in the surgical procedures also.
                 Unmanned surgery, surgery with minimum cutting or puncturing of

                 skin has been possible because of robots. Robotic surgery not only
                 reduces the pain of people, it also reduces blood loss and transfusions.          Robotic arm
                 The  surgical  procedures  are  very  precise  and  the  process  requires
                 smaller  incisions.  Virtual  reality  surgeries  are  conducted  without  hurting  a  real  person.  This
                 technology has been used by surgeons for practicing and mastering the techniques.
                    Recap


                          Robots are made up of a vast variety of electronic components, sensors, servo motors,
                        flexible-flemible axis devices, chips and microprocessors, etc.
                          Robotics  is  the  engineering  science  and  technology  of  robots,  their  designing,
                        manufacturing and application.

                          A  robot  designed  to  execute  highly  sophisticated  instructions  is  referred  to  as  an
                        android.

                         Robots are broadly classified into two types—industrial robots and service robots.
                          Emotion sensors have been developed that can recognise the feelings of a person
                        with their facial expressions.



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