A robot consists of the following components: mechanical structure, transmissions, actuators, sensors, and controller. Although the components used in the robots are not exclusive to these (machine tools and many other machines use similar technologies), the high performances that are demanded of the robots require that they use components with specific functions. … Read more
For a very long time, humans dreamt about autonomous and compliant machines capable of carrying out difficult jobs. At the end of the twentieth century, that dream started translating into reality. Robots have proven themselves to be excellent substitutes for humans to perform repetitive tasks that do not require improvisational ability. There … Read more
A domestic robot can be either a complex or simple machine primarily used for household chores, care and management. It is a type of service robot that cannot only be used for household chores, but also for entertainment, education or therapy. Different models of domestic robots are available in the market, and … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotics are headed towards an inevitable marriage of the physical and the logical. As the technology for each advances the are slowly but surely becoming more interwoven into one other. Many think that “robotics” means AI as well but generally that hasn’t been the case. Most robots are … Read more