Robotics are all around us, and innovation isn’t slowing down. It’s a vague term, that covers many different types of systems and inventions, some bigger than others.
A major robotics company that I have been following for over five years is Boston Dynamics. They create robots that are able to replicate and mimic the actions of humans and animals through the use of various types of engineering and artificial intelligence. Their humanoid robot, Atlas, has many impressive features such as doing back flips and handstands, recovering from falling, and performing full 360-jump spins.
Boston Dynamics has also created many other robots, each with a different purpose whether it be for help in the warehouse, or personal assistance and use. If you’re not necessarily into humanoids, another popular robot is Spot, a dog-like invention, currently available for purchase by the company (although most likely not attainable for the average consumer).
Finally, another robot that has greatly affected my interest in robotics is Sophia the Robot, created by Hanson Robotics in Hong Kong. She is able to form her own thoughts through the use of artificial intelligence and has been in multiple interviews throughout the years, and it’s amazing to see how far she’s come.
Ever since coming across these companies, I have been very intrigued with the concept of artificial intelligence and more specifically, humanoids. These robots are the perfect example of what can be created, and engineers are always seeking ways to improve their robots. At my university I have recently begun pursuing research in our robotics lab, which only makes me more eager for my future and what’s to come.
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