Robot 4

10 important developments in the field of robotics

By shabbywabby

  • The first digitally operated and programmable robot, was invented by George Devol

    The first digitally operated and programmable robot, was invented by George Devol
    This control system is electronic

  • The Rancho Arm was developed as a robotic arm to help handicapped patients

    The Rancho Arm was developed as a robotic arm to help handicapped patients

  • In the late-1960s the Vietnam War became the testing ground for automated command technology and sensor networks

    In the late-1960s the Vietnam War became the testing ground for automated command technology and sensor networks

  • The development of humanoid robots was advanced considerably by Japanese robotics scientists

    The development of humanoid robots was advanced considerably by Japanese robotics scientists

  • Michael J. Freeman created Leachim, a robot teacher who was programmed with the class curricular

    Michael J. Freeman created Leachim, a robot teacher who was programmed with the class curricular

  • The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was founded by Raj Reddy

    The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was founded by Raj Reddy

  • Takeo Kanade created the first "direct-drive arm"

    Takeo Kanade created the first "direct-drive arm"

  • Honda began its humanoid research and development program to create robots capable of interacting successfully with humans

    Honda began its humanoid research and development program to create robots capable of interacting successfully with humans

  • Honda's P2 humanoid robot was first shown in 1996

    Honda's P2 humanoid robot was first shown in 1996

  • engineers at the University of Pennsylvania created millions of nanorobots in just a few weeks using technology borrowed from semiconductors

    engineers at the University of Pennsylvania created millions of nanorobots in just a few weeks using technology borrowed from semiconductors