GabyPerhaps you have dreamed of a robot assistant that would cook, clean, and do any other tasks for you? For a long time, this idea seemed too fantastical, but it has now become a reality. The development of modern technology is truly impressive: robots are already building cars, sorting packages, and organizing warehouses. New robotic assistants are finding their applications in dozens of fields – from police and security to healthcare and tourism. Personal machines with artificial intelligence that vacuum, mow the lawn, cook food, and take out the trash are also on the horizon.
Assistant robots for emergency assistance
The Atlas robot can lift heavy objects, open doors, perform backflips, jump, and even do parkour. It is designed to assist emergency services in search and rescue operations and to operate in environments where humans cannot survive, such as fires and war zones.
Made by the Massachusetts company Boston Dynamics, the 1.8-meter tall bipedal humanoid robot has “arms” consisting of only two fingers. One of them is fixed in place, while the other is adjustable. However, this is enough for the robot to securely grasp objects.
Robotic chef
The humanoid robot Moli is a chef who can learn to cook your favorite dishes. It mimics the movements of human hands and can perform delicate tasks (such as cracking an egg).
The cooking robot works by allowing users to first select a certain number of servings, type of cuisine, dietary restrictions, calorie count, ingredients, cooking method, and other options from a recipe library. Once personal preferences are set, users simply need to choose a recipe and place the washed and chopped ingredients in the designated spots.
Then you just need to touch the “Start” button, and the cooking process will begin. The robot also cleans up after preparing the meal. Isn’t that a dream? The kitchen is fully controlled via a touchscreen or remotely using a smartphone or tablet. The only downside is that the recently announced price for this kitchen robotic assistant is $335,000.
Helper robots for children
Miko is a $300 robot that recognizes children’s emotions, plays games, teaches kids new things, and remembers what they say and feel. It is equipped with a wide-angle HD camera and sensors for mapping your space. You also don’t need to worry about safety, as all of Miko’s data is end-to-end encrypted.
Delivery robots
The company Moxi was very popular at the beginning of the pandemic. Its robot couriers are capable of delivering medications, comfort items for patients, and other goods. They can also open elevator doors. However, they need to ask a person to press the button for the desired floor.
Microscopic doctors
Antibacterial nanorobots are tiny autonomous robots that deliver medication directly to the infection. They do this by mimicking the bacteria and its target, then capturing it in a nanowire mesh. These are truly incredible things!
Harvest preservation robot
BugVacuum is a self-propelled vacuum that sucks up insects, autonomously moving between crops on farms. Farmers only need to deliver it to the starting point and set it up in automatic mode. As noted by the publication Daily Mail The robot is perfectly suited for eliminating insecticide-resistant pests.
Sanitary robot
Robear – sanitary robot in the form of a plush teddy bear that helps transport disabled individuals or elderly patients from their beds to a wheelchair. Its very soft body is designed for gentle contact with the patient’s skin while providing maximum support.
This robot uses mechanical arms to move patients, for example, from a wheelchair or a bed at floor level to the bath. It weighs 140 kg and has retractable legs that prevent the “bear” from falling.
Cargo transport robot
Gita Bot is a mobile robot that follows you with a load of up to 18 kg of everything you need – groceries, tools, etc. It was created by the Italian company Piaggio, which manufactures Vespa scooters.
Gita Bot is the first cargo delivery robot sold directly to consumers. The company claims that this robot offers a stylish alternative to scooters. The two-wheeled machine uses cameras and sensors to track its owner.
