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Amazing Robots Performing Difficult Jobs.

Watch these robots perform difficult jobs that once were thought only humans could do.  Robots are becoming more and more complex making it easier for them to perform difficult jobs.  Robots are increasingly being developed to perform jobs that would be challenging or unsafe for humans. From industrial applications to life-saving interventions, these robots are transforming industries and improving safety. Here are some examples of robots performing particularly difficult jobs:

1. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas (Search and Rescue)

Job: Search and Rescue in Hazardous Environments
Technology: Agile, humanoid robot
Highlights:

  • Atlas is designed to navigate difficult and hazardous environments, such as disaster zones, where human rescuers might be at risk. It can run, jump, and perform acrobatic maneuvers to move over obstacles, balance on uneven terrain, and enter spaces that may be inaccessible to traditional rescue teams.
  • Atlas’ ability to navigate areas like collapsed buildings or unstable terrains makes it invaluable in search and rescue missions after natural disasters.

2. The Robotic Surgeon (Da Vinci Surgical System)

Job: Performing Complex and Precise Surgery
Technology: Robotic-assisted surgery
Highlights:

  • The Da Vinci Surgical System is a robot-assisted platform that allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries with high precision.
  • The robot’s fine motor skills and ability to work with great dexterity and flexibility help surgeons conduct complex surgeries, such as prostate removals, heart surgery, and gynecological procedures, with greater accuracy and smaller incisions.
  • This technology significantly reduces the risk of human error and improves recovery times for patients.

3. Toyota’s T-HR3 (Elderly and Disabled Care)

Job: Assisting the Elderly and Disabled with Daily Tasks
Technology: Human-like robotic assistant
Highlights:

  • The T-HR3 robot is designed to assist elderly people and those with disabilities in completing daily tasks like lifting, carrying, and walking. The robot mirrors the movements of the operator using an advanced control system, providing support in tasks like standing or walking.
  • It can be used for tasks that would be physically challenging or unsafe for caregivers to do manually, especially in healthcare or home care settings.

4. KUKA’s Industrial Robots (Heavy Manufacturing and Assembly)

Job: Performing Complex, Dangerous Manufacturing Tasks
Technology: Industrial robotic arms
Highlights:

  • KUKA’s industrial robots are deployed in industries such as automotive manufacturing, where they are tasked with assembling parts, welding, painting, and other high-precision tasks.
  • These robots are often used in high-risk environments where handling heavy materials or working with hazardous substances could pose dangers to human workers.
  • The robots are capable of performing repetitive, high-volume tasks with precision, improving both efficiency and worker safety.

5. ExoAtlet (Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation)

Job: Assisting with Mobility for Paralyzed Individuals
Technology: Wearable exoskeleton
Highlights:

  • The ExoAtlet is a wearable exoskeleton designed to help individuals with spinal cord injuries regain mobility and perform physical tasks that they otherwise would be unable to do.
  • It can assist people in walking, standing, and performing rehabilitation exercises, offering both mobility support and aiding in the recovery process.
  • Exoskeletons like ExoAtlet are particularly valuable in physical rehabilitation centers, helping patients rebuild strength and independence after severe injuries.

6. Cyberdyne HAL (Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics)

Job: Assisting with Labor and Physical Disabilities
Technology: Hybrid assistive limb (HAL)
Highlights:

  • Cyberdyne’s HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) is designed to support workers in physically demanding environments and help individuals with limited mobility or muscle weakness.
  • It can be used to assist with lifting heavy objects, reducing the physical strain on workers in industries like construction or manufacturing, and improving the quality of life for those with mobility impairments.
  • HAL detects electrical signals in the user’s muscles and uses them to power the exoskeleton, providing mobility assistance.

7. Deep Ocean Robots (Underwater Exploration)

Job: Underwater Exploration and Deep-sea Mining
Technology: Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)
Highlights:

  • Autonomous and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) like the ones used by companies like Ocean Infinity and NOAA are exploring deep ocean environments that are difficult for humans to access due to extreme pressure, cold, and darkness.
  • These robots are employed for deep-sea exploration, including mapping the ocean floor, collecting samples, and assisting in underwater construction and maintenance tasks, such as oil platform repairs.
  • They are vital in discovering new species, studying marine ecosystems, and enabling industries like deep-sea mining and oil extraction to operate safely.

8. Robotic Bricklayers (Fast Brick Robotics – Hadrian X)

Job: Automated Construction and Bricklaying
Technology: Robotic bricklaying system
Highlights:

  • Hadrian X is a robotic system capable of laying bricks with incredible speed and precision, up to 1,000 bricks per hour.
  • This robot is revolutionizing construction by reducing the physical strain on workers, improving accuracy, and speeding up construction processes for buildings, homes, and infrastructure projects.
  • It performs the labor-intensive job of bricklaying, which is traditionally done manually, with automation to improve both safety and efficiency.

9. TMSUK’s Delivery Robots (Delivery in Dangerous Locations)

Job: Delivering Items in Dangerous or Remote Locations
Technology: Autonomous delivery robots
Highlights:

  • TMSUK’s robots have been designed to handle deliveries in dangerous, difficult-to-reach areas, such as disaster-stricken zones or remote industrial sites.
  • They can transport essential items like medical supplies, food, and equipment, allowing them to operate in environments where human workers may be at significant risk due to weather, terrain, or other hazards.

10. Agrobot (Automated Agriculture)

Job: Precision Farming and Crop Harvesting
Technology: Autonomous robots for agriculture
Highlights:

  • Agrobot is a robot designed to perform agricultural tasks like harvesting strawberries. It uses advanced sensors and AI to detect ripe fruit, pick it with precision, and handle crops gently to avoid damage.
  • This technology helps address labor shortages in agriculture, performs tasks that require careful handling, and increases harvesting efficiency.

Conclusion

These robots showcase the diverse capabilities of automation in performing difficult and hazardous jobs across various industries. From saving lives in search and rescue missions to improving precision in surgery and helping with tasks that are physically demanding, robots are playing an increasingly important role in enhancing safety, productivity, and efficiency in challenging environments.

 

Quotes on the Future of Robots

  • “Automation is no longer just a problem for those working in manufacturing. Physical labor was replaced by robots; mental labor is going to be replaced by AI and software.” ~Andrew Yang
  • “History is not going to look kindly on us if we just keep our head in the sand on armed autonomous robotics issue because it sounds too science fiction.” ~Peter Singer
  • “Robotics are beginning to cross that line from absolutely primitive motion to motion that resembles animal or human behavior.” ~J. J. Abrams
  • “Our research says that 50% of the activities that we pay people to do can be automated by adapting currently demonstrated technologies. We think it’ll take decades, but it will happen. So there is a role for business leaders to try to understand how to redeploy talent. It’s important to think about mass redeployment instead of mass unemployment. That’s the right problem to solve.”  ~Michael Chiu
  • “The way that the robotics market is going to grow, at least in the home, is that we’ll have a number of different special purpose robots.” ~Colin Angle
  • “I believe that robots should only have faces if they truly need them” ~Donald A. Norman
  • “The countries with the highest robot density, have among the lowest unemployment rates. Technology and humans combined in the right way will drive prosperity.”  ~Ulrich Spiesshofer
  • “By allowing algorithms to control a great deal of what we see and do online, such designers have allowed technology to become a kind of ‘digital Frankenstein,’ steering billions of people’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.”  ~Tristan Harris

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