Robots have long stepped from the pages of fantasy books into the real world. And every year more and more representatives of this "tribe" of various shapes, sizes and purposes inhabit the human world. They help solve a variety of tasks - from caring for the sick to exploring other planets, from cleaning the oceans to being pets. Let's get to know them better.
Chinese social robots Ipal are designed to look after people of retirement age and children. They can remind them of taking medications, maintain a conversation, smile in response to joy and reassure if they see that a person is upset. They are able to teach literacy, be a companion in the game and monitor the child's behavior.
Ski Robot Challenge is a robot capable of standing, moving on two legs. It has joints that correspond to the knee and elbow joints of a person. Especially for these artificial intelligence carriers, a ski tournament was organized at the Winter Olympic Games in Phechkhang. For these participants, special suits were sewn, and the victory was won by a robot, the length of which is 75 centimeters.
An exoskeleton is a device that replaces lost functions, increases the strength of the patient's muscles and expands the range of motion due to a special frame and parts. Used to facilitate assistance during human movement. It is indispensable in the work of specialists who carry out the rehabilitation of patients who have survived car accidents.
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The final of the first international robotics festival ended with a grand concert. The robot Yumi was able to control the musicians of the symphony orchestra. He has a wand in one hand, and the other limb is meant to gesture like a true conductor. It is worth noting that this process became possible thanks to machine learning. The robot successfully repeated the movements behind the person, which were recorded in his memory.
Pepper is a robot that works in many banks. It is popular in many catering establishments, shops, hospitals. Its advantages are the ability to recognize human emotions, to build in accordance with them the line of their behavior. The robot can advise the customers of the establishment, help with the choice of goods, and find out about their well-being. In short, he is able not only to provide information, but also to entertain visitors.
The famous Curiosity rover is endowed with artificial intelligence. This allows him to move along the surface of the Red Planet even in those moments when there is no connection with the Earth. The robot selects suitable rocks, conducts soil and air research and is an indispensable assistant to scientists.
The ExoMars rover was made with the expectation of six months of work on the red planet. Its mission is to explore the soil to find traces of life on Mars. The device is equipped with a drilling rig, which is capable of making a well up to two meters deep. The launch of the rover is scheduled for 2020.
Robots - dogs - are real friends of modern man. They develop, carry out various commands and are able to express joy when they are stroked. It is not surprising that robots are loved not only by children, but also by adults. The funeral of "pets" is held as a real farewell ceremony for a close friend.
Erica's robot has facial features similar to a real woman. He is able not only to maintain a conversation, but also to catch the mood of his interlocutor. It is worth noting that in Japan, many institutions have switched to robots that can replace a clerk. They say that costs are several times less, and visitors are delighted.
The robot - the cat Qoobo is no different from its living counterpart. He completely imitates the behavior of cats: wagging his tail, purring when stroked. The robot should be recharged once a day. Ideal for people with pet hair allergies.
In Japan, robots have been used for a long time, including in the manufacture of cars. Numerous assistants are able to cope with the most delicate work, screwing parts with high quality and giving excellent results in the final stage of production.
Fred is a versatile robot that can be disguised as any character. It is enough to pull a mask over his head, choose appropriate clothes and be ready for the reaction of other people who will not immediately understand what the catch is. Fred is often used during promotions and TV series promotion.
The annual exhibition of robots has collected many interesting items that attracted the attention of visitors. Among them is the Totto robot, which at first glance may seem like a beautiful woman. She will not only make an impression with her appearance, but also support almost any conversation.
Not a single delinquent will hide from the attention of a vigilant police robot. He is able to fix the violation, familiarize with the possibility to pay the fine and quickly find the detainee using the built-in database.
New York. Fashion Week. The incomparable Irina Shayk took to the podium with a robot who, like a real gentleman, supported the girl by the hand. It is worth noting: this duet looked very harmonious.
Fashion designers Dolce and Gabbana kept up with world trends and released drones into the hall. They were able to demonstrate a new collection of bags to the audience tempted by the spectacle. Such a non-trivial approach allowed us to examine the products from all sides.
The Jellyfishbot robot has a rather unusual appearance. Its versatility allows you to collect all the debris in the water. This device provides a chance to significantly save on labor.
Japan is the recognized capital of robotics. It is not surprising that various competitions are held where you can try to control robots with the power of thought.
People, as a result of past catastrophes and natural disasters, can lose limbs. In this case, the bionic hand can come to the rescue. She picks up the signals given by the brain to make movements that are available to living things.
An intermediary robot allows a child who is ill to attend the lesson. High image quality and data transmission speed create an imitation that a person is in the audience, receiving the same picture that is available to the direct participants in the lecture.
The Nao robot, despite its small size, is capable of reproducing human emotions. He perfectly remembers all the people with whom he communicated. IQ - 3 year old child. There are plans to launch the production of robots capable of working with autistic children.
The Ofo robot is able to quickly deliver not only food, but also correspondence. No human factor. Only fast delivery, no delays and a pleasant visual appearance.
The Boston Dynamics robot is a vehicle capable of carrying up to 150 kg of cargo. He can navigate the most difficult terrain with a high movement speed. Used for military purposes.