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3000 years ago
Robots 3000 years ago weren't what robots are today. Robots back then were just puppets. They were done in theatres. -
What are robots used for ?
They can be used for mass production of products, Precision work, Repetitive work, Dangerous work, Exploration, Education, and Competition. -
Negative effects of Robots
While there are many positive effects of Robots, there are some downsides. Robots don't normally malfunction but if they do they can sometimes shut down and not be able to do work all-day. Companies may want to one replace all human staff with robots and they won't have employment anymore. -
Positive effects of Robots
Robots have helped in many ways and have done things that we could never do. The difficult they go up against is no match for them. They do things as simple as vacuuming to as har as going to space. They can help with the elderly. They keep order and can't get distracted. Safety is a big thing when it comes to robots and can be fast. -
What do todays robots do?
Today's robots are used for welding, painting, and assembly. For medical uses, they can assist with surgery, Transport materials Dispense medicine and communicate. We have robots that can assist people with disabilities. They can go to space, help with the military, and underwater. -
Types of robots
The six types of robots are the cartesian, SCARA, cylindrical, delta, polar and vertically articulated. You can add on to the robots with joint configurations. Some robots are small and small are gigantic. -
65 years ago
The first digital robot was made in 1954 by a man named George Devol. They were first designed to work in factories. They can perform dangerous tasks that humans cant. -
13 years ago
The second generation was made in 2006. They can complete complex tasks and act like humans. They can sense their surroundings and respond to what's happening around them. -
Smallest Robot Ever
The smallest robot is about the size of a fly and is called the RoboBee. It was made by scientist that study at Harvard. They are used to search and rescue, surveillance, and artificial pollination. -
Largest Robot Ever
The largest robot ever is called Tradinno. The Tradinno is a dragon-like robot that was used in plays. Tradinno is a German robot made by Zollner Eletronick AG.
