Robots are already assisting surgeons in simple and complex operations. Recently, 6 patients had eye surgery done on them by robots at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. According to the researchers, robots are capable of performing complex procedures with even greater precision.
The idea here was not to show robots are superior to humans but to show how they can get the job done safely.
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Autonomous cars are becoming more sophisticated every year. Roborace is Roborace’s autonomous race car that relies on NVIDIA DRIVE PX 2, LiDAR, radar, GPS, and camera sensors to take on tracks autonomously. It is powered by four 135kW electric motors.
Roborace is going to take on Goodwood’s 1.16-mile track guided only by its smart system. As Roborace explains:
Robocar will be tasked with navigating hay bales, flint walls and forests on the Duke of Richmond’s estate, using a variety of sensors that give it 360-degree machine vision around the car.
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Prosthetic devices are getting more sophisticated all the time. Researchers have developed a new electronic skin with a neural stimulation system that could be used on prosthetic devices to give natural sensations to the wearers.
Drones are capable of taking on many tasks. They are not always able to get through small openings though. Researchers at JSK Lab at the University of Tokyo have developed a flying robot, called DRAGON that changes its shape mid-air to pass through horizontal openings.
Humanoid robots playing soccer is nothing new. While robots are not perfect at the game, they are getting better at it each year. We have already covered how the NimbRo-OP2 3D printed robot can avoid obstacles, play soccer, and do other tasks. This video shows the semi-final of the RoboCup 2018 Humanoid Adult-size competition in Montreal, Canada.
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Robots are going to do many things for us. They are already capable of flipping burgers, making doner kebabs, and even cook entire meals. This robot waitress can also automate tasks at restaurants. Customers can order via a touch panel on their table. The ordered items are then brought by the robot.
The robot waitress can avoid obstacles. It gets the job done without causing any mess.
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Here is a stackable robot that teaches kids coding. The TacoBot comes with a drag & drop coding interface. It has different hats with sensors that combine for additional functions. TacoBot gives voice feedback as it is being built. It can follow lines, avoid obstacles, detect sound, and do a whole lot more.
So you would like to build your own robotic bartender? The SirMixABot has you covered. It comes with everything you need to complete your own cocktail pouring machine with support for over 1000 recipes. You simply have to enter the ingredients you have, and the software tells you what you can make.
Robots are already being used to monitor sensitive areas for businesses 24/7. This Chinese police robot is capable of patrolling railway stations. It stands 1.3m tall, weighing 100kg. It uses face recognition and can work in dark conditions.
Meet the PerformArc 350S: a robotic welding system that can save businesses time and money in the long run. It has a small footprint, so you can fit it in tight spots. Each weld station has a payload of 350lbs. The robot comes with a control panel for each programming and diagnostics.
