5 robots that can change the world
Robots are everywhere. They surround us from our day-to-day lives. From Androids and AIs to self-driving cars and humanoids, believe it or not; we are accompanied by more robots than humans and live in the same future we had once imagined.
According to The International Federation of Robotics, by 2019, 31 million robots were working as helping hands in households worldwide. And by 2021, there are about 1.7 million used in factories. The numbers are still on the rise.
1. K1
https://www.techeblog.com/knightscope-k5-security-robot/
• Developed by Knightscope
• Launched in 2018
• Works as entry/exit surveillance in the security sector
• Has sensory features and scanners
• Can detect faces, radiation, weapons
• Has 360-degree live streaming and camera detection
• Data is accessible and is linked by a network.
• Installed with alarms in case of detected threats
2. Xaver
https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/5137833/future-farming-all-about-mars/
• Developed by AGCO/Fendt
• Launched in 2017
• Works in the Agriculture and Farming Sector
• The primary task is precision planting and map seed
• It minimizes soil compaction
• These robots can run on minimum energy
• Its pace keeps up with the growing rate of our population
3. Parcelcopter 3.0
https://connexdrones.com/everything-you-wanted-to-know-commercial-drones/
• Developed by Deutsche Post DHL Group
• Launched in 2016
• Works in transport and Logistics Industry
• The main job is to deliver parcels
• It is a self-operated machine from - delivery to uploading & unloading
• It’s the first of its kind and has influenced other companies like Amazon Prime Air.
4. YuMi
https://robots.ieee.org/robots/yumi/
• Launched in 2015
• Works in the industrial manufacturing sector
• Its prime job is to assemble parts
• It has detection sensors to avoid collision
• Its compact size, precision, and speed makes it apt for working alongside humans
5. Buddy
https://www.voanews.com/silicon-valley-technology/social-robots-may-soon-become-newest-member-family
• Robot’s primary purpose is to serve in a home environment
• Launched in 2016
• Designed to provide company and assistance
• It is inbuilt with sensors, wi-fi connectivity, and 3D cameras.
• Falls under the category of smart home-tech
• Keeps a check on in-home security, healthy interaction with kids and older adults, and provides kitchen assistance.
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