ROBOTICS

                                                           ROBOTICS

• The word 'robotics' has been derived from the word robot. It was introduced to the public by the Czech writer Karel Capek. This word comes from the Slavic word 'robota', which means slave or servant.     
• A machine that is programmed by a computer and reduces human efforts that machine is known as robot.
• Robotics is a branch of engineering and science. It deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, including the design of computer systems of their control sensory feedback, and information processing. 

EXAMPLE: 

Sophia is a social humanoid robot created by Hanson Robotics; a company based in Hong Kong. She was activated on February 14, 2016, and made her first public appearance in mid-March of the same year. Sophia is designed as a "social robot" capable of mimicking human social behavior and eliciting feelings of love in people.

        FIRST ROBOT INVENTED:

• George Devol designed the first industrial robot, Unimate. He originally termed it "universal Automation" before shortening it to "Unimation," which became the name of the pioneering robot company established in 1962.

ADVANTAGES OF ROBOTICS:

• Increased efficiency and productivity: Robots can complete tasks faster and more consistently than humans.
• Improved accuracy: Robots can perform tasks with a level of precision and accuracy that is hard to match by humans.
• Improved safety: Robots are capable of operating in dangerous environments, thereby minimizing the risk of human injury.

• Consistency in Quality Output: Robots can consistently produce high-quality output without the variations that may occur in human-controlled processes.

DISADVANTAGES OF ROBOTICS:

• Impact on social interaction: The increasing use of robots in customer service roles may reduce human-to-human interactions, potentially affecting social skills and relationships.

• Cost Effectiveness: Maintenance and security of robots can be expensive.

• Challenges of Job Displacement: The increase in automation could lead to job displacement as robots take on roles traditionally held by humans.

•  Power and Programming: Robots are driven by power and thus require substantial amounts of electricity, which can lead to them being considered not eco-friendly.