5.9 Robotics

5.9 Robotics

Robotics is a combination of artificial intelligence and engineering. It involves designing, creation and operation of automated machine programmed to perform tasks like humans. Over the years, robotics has developed sophisticated machines to assist humans in a wide range of industries all over the world.

The following are some applications of robotics.

5.9.1 Robots in Rescue Operations

Rescue robots are used for a variety of rescue operations. Firefighting robots are used to combat fire and rescue humans. Rescue robots are also used in natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, cyclones and tornadoes to rescue people by searching, removing rubble, delivering supplies and medical treatment.

5.9.2 Robots in Manufacturing Industries

Robots are used in manufacturing industry for automation of a variety of tasks. These tasks include assembly, welding, painting, product packaging, shipping, loading and unloading parts, etc. They are used to perform repeated tasks and to streamline assembly workflow. Robots replace human workers in some manufacturing industries performing dangerous tasks that may cause injury. Robots generally work in collaboration with human workers. Use of robots has increased productivity and reduced operation cost.

5.9.3 Roomba Robots

Roomba robot is a popular autonomous vacuum cleaner. It is a disk- shaped machine capable of picking dirt, dust, hair, etc. It is usually smaller than a traditional vacuum cleaner. It moves around the cleaning area and under furniture cleaning floors and returns to its dock when finished. While cleaning, it automatically turns away when approaching obstacles. Cleaning area boundaries can be set to restrict its movement. The direction of Roomba robot can be controlled by remote controller.

5.9.4 Robots in Farming

Robots are used in farming for planting, harvesting, soil analysis, surveillance and monitoring. The purpose of using robots in farming is to reduce cost, optimize harvest and improve working conditions for farmers and workers.