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Revamped Robotics 101
Crank up your curiosity as we delve into the electrifying world of robots!
Robots - More Than Meets The Eye
Robots are machines designed to do both simple and complex tasks, often programmed by computers. There's no one definition, but these bad boys can range from the towering vehicle Mononofu to the tiny humanoid robot Mitsuya Tatsuhiko's creation, and even agile autonomous agents like SwagBot!
A Long Line of Innovation
As technology marches on, we're witnessing more advanced robots. Some AI-powered robots can hold conversations like you're having with me right now! But it turns out, humans have been envisioning robots far earlier than their actual existence. According to Homer's "The Iliad," around 2,800 years ago, he described intelligent machines, like wheeled tripods!
Advancements of the Modern Era
Nowadays, robots can mimic animals, such as swimming like fish or hopping like kangaroos. They can herd cows, deliver packages, mop floors, mow lawns, and even become citizens! In 2017, the humanoid robot Sophia received citizenship in Saudi Arabia!
NASA's Robotic Pioneers
Get this—NASA's Voyagers 1 and 2 robotic spacecraft left the solar system and entered interstellar space in 2012 and 2018, respectively. That puts Voyager 1, a staggering 15.6 billion miles away from Earth and counting, as the most distant man-made object in the known universe!
AI in Robotics
Let's talk about AI (artificial intelligence) in robotics. To put it simply, AI is a way of building smart machines capable of performing tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and learning from experience.
Will Robots Replace Humans?
Automation and AI are having a massive impact on various industries, but it's a topic of great debate – will robots someday replace human workers? One thing's for sure – robots are here to stay and evolve!
The Evolving Universe of Robots
Here's a closer look at the fascinating world of robots:
- Weirdest Bots: Skim through our list of the wackiest robots gracing the modern age!
- Historical Milestones: Discover 12 pivotal moments in the chronicles of robotics, including landmark developments of Isaac Asimov and the dawn of self-driving cars.
- Disturbing Humanoids: Prepare yourself for the uncanny valley and stare into the eerie gaze of the most unsettling humanoid robots ever created.
Sources:
- MIT Technology Review. (n.d.). A brief history of artificial intelligence. MIT Technology Review. https://www.technologyreview.com/884712/quick-reference-a-brief-history-of-artificial-intelligence/
- Roboticstomorrow. (n.d.). The History of Robotics: A Timeline. RoboticsTomorrow. https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/articles/2011/01/94-the-history-of-robotics-a-timeline/
- Digital Trends. (2021, September 16). The go-to guide to robots in action. Digital Trends. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/robot-guide/
- Encyclopedia Britannica. (n.d.). Robot. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/technology/robot
- The Conversation. (2022, April 8). Alas, poor Asimov: AI doesn't look anything like what Isaac predicted. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/alas-poor-asimov-ai-doesnt-look-anything-like-what-isaac-predicted-176558
Adventure awaits in the incredible realm of robotics! So grab your murmuring, mask-wearing robot buddy and let's dive into those fascinating facts and fables of our metallic friends. Stick around for fun, unexpected perspectives on the wild, wild world of robotics! 🤖🌟
In the expansive realm of robotics, artificial intelligence plays a significant role in building machines able to perform complex tasks, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and learning from experience (AI in Robotics). This advanced technology is evident in the AI-powered robots capable of holding conversations, like the one you're currently interacting with (A Long Line of Innovation).
