Types Of Robots
What is a Robot?
The word robot was invented in the 20th century
and comes from the Czech word robota.
A machine capable of carrying out a complex
series of actions automatically, programmable, that is to say, a
machine resembling a human being and able to
replicate certain human movements and
functions automatically.
Types Of Robots
one of the best ways how to divide robots into types is a division by their application.
There are:
1. Industrial Robots.
2. Medical Robots.
3. Domestic or Household Robots.
4. Military Robots.
5. Service Robots.
6. Entertainment Robots.
7. Space Robots.
8. Hobby and Competition Robots. etc.
Industrial robots are robots used in an industrial manufacturing environment. Usually these are articulated arms specifically developed for such applications as welding, material handling, painting and others. If we judge purely by application this type could also include some automated guided vehicles and other robots.
Industrial Robots
Types of Industrial Robots
Medical Robots
•In 1985 for the 1st time came in picture.
•Used in Clinical sub-domains.
•Assists doctors in surgery.
•Performs accurate surgery in tiny places.
•Monitors patient vital statistics.
•Disinfects patient rooms and operation suites.
Types of Medical Robots
Surgical Robots
Biorobots
Rehabilitation Robots
UV Disinfection Robot
Telepresence Robot
Domestic Robots
Domestic robot is type of autonomous robot that is used for household work such as cleaning, ironing clothes, lawn mowing.
Types of domestic robots :
1.Indoor robots
•These robots does chores around and inside home.
•e.g. Robotic vacuum cleaner, floor washing robots, robotic pets.
2. Outdoor robots
•Once programmed, this invention repeats the operation by itself according to its programming. E.g. Lawn mower
Domestic Robots
3. Toys
•These are electronic pets such as robotic dogs.
•Companion for children.
•Able to connect with mobile phones and control the toy while application.
4. Social robots
•Function of social communication.
•Used by elderly immobilized residents to keep them company.
•Programmed for human emotions.
•E. g. humanoid, caretaker, nursing robots.
Military Robots
Military Robots are autonomous robots or remote-controlled mobile robots designed for military applications, from transport to search and rescue and attack.
History
Military Robots date back to World War II In the form of the German Goliath tracked mines and the soviet tele tanks.
Military Robots
Example : TALON
•A Small, tracked military robot designed for missions ranging from reconnaissance to combat.
•It is remotely operated vehicle.
•Machine Gun, Grenade Launcher, Rifle can be placed on this robot.
•It can travel through sand, water, snow as well as climb stairs.
•It was used in Ground Zero.
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By Tanishk Gupta
