Robots have long been the fascination of people throughout the world. Movies have stretched the imagination and science and technology have made some robots a reality. Following are ten high technology robots that may change the world.
10. Molecule Self-Configuring Robots
Daniela Rus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
This shape-changing bot is built of many simple modules which it can move around, allowing it to adapt to different tasks and build 3-dimensional structures.
9. Learning to Walk in 20 Minutes
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
This little guy can learn to walk in 20 minutes. Built by MIT, this robot learns with every step it takes, continually adapting to terrain. Learning technology potentially makes robots more practical for applications like prosthetics and exploration. Click to enlarge.
8. USC Humanoid Robot
Zina Deretsky, NSF
This freaky looking USC-built robot head can learn facial movements from human teachers and watches objects it finds interesting. This collaboration between neuroscience, robotics, and computer vision is the first step to building full-body humanoid robots.
7. Self-Assembling Robotics
Klavins Lab, University of Washington, 2005
This exhibit demonstrates 10 self-assembling robots that attach to each other to form larger structures. Each robot is 4 inches wide and weighs less than a quarter pound. Attendees are encouraged to play with the robots to figure out how they work.
6. Systems for Surgical Assistance
Computer Integrated Surgical Systems and Technology Engineering Research Center
This robotic surgeon, designed to assist in brain surgeries, has the steadiest hand in the business. The exhibit will also show two compact, image-guided robot systems developed for tiny operations such as prostate biopsy.
5. Solar-Powered Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUV)
Autonomous Undersea Systems Institute
SAUV, weighing in at 370 pounds and 8 feet in length, is specially designed long-endurance underwater robot. It can spend several days on sensory mapping, security and environmental monitoring missions.
4. RHex/RiSE
Daniel Koditschek, University of Pennsylvania
The six-legged bug bot shows off remarkable speed, mobility and efficiency never before seen in the robotics world. It’s a joint project between Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, Berkeley.
3. COOL Aide: Robotics Assistance for the Elderly
Majd Alwan
The Co-operative Locomotion Aide (COOL Aide) – a passive, shared control, robotic walking aide – helps the elderly and injured get around by determining a user's intent and assisting them with movement.
2. COTS-M Scout Robot
Nikos Papanikolopoulos, University of Minnesota
Smaller than a soda can, the COTS-M Scout is loaded with sensors, including a camera. Researchers can toss the robot and ask it to drive to a particular location and transmit video to a handheld unit.
1. Aerial Robots
Paul Oh, Drexel University
The Drexel Autonomous Systems Lab is currently working on building sensor robots that can fly around on their own to explore forests, caves, and tunnels. These robots could also be used to fly above disaster areas and battlefields to locate casualties.
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kpss
Great issue thanks1
kpss
Self-Assembling + Scout Robot = Robot Revolt..something like the matrix..
kpss
LOL! :))
kpss
i didn't understand
kpss
he construction of this article, corners were not cut. A wealth of information was reviewed, original text was drafted and rankings were placed.
These are all very
These are all very interesting robot applications, I am impressed and I admit that I loved this article. It seems that all the time and money invested in new technological concepts worth it.
Technology transfer
Oh, come on...
You guys are merciless. I learned some neat things about some new systems that I had not heard of before. If you really want more info, it is not hard at all to google any of these projects as I did.
Peace.
Hi!
I haven't read this article yet on any sites, I'm just not curious and interested about robots. mitsubishi racing parts saw this on an article and went there, this is more interesting believe me.
Link to source
Link to the damn project pages! If you compile a list it's very bad manners to leave interested readers to search for the pages themselves.
Cool
wow.. i like the flying robot thing
Great
Great issue thanks1
Only Shity American Robots are Mentioned
American Jingoism at it's best!
Right - take a look at some Asian humanoids
The worlds most advanced robot! Honda's Asimo: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1210345008392050115
Toyota's Partner: http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/special/robot/
Mitsubishi's wakamaru: http://www.lovingthemachine.com/2007/06/humanoid-for-hire.html
The Korean Hubo: http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200412/200412220012.html
Just a few...
Simply outstanding. Bet the
Simply outstanding. Bet the secret robots (from private/gov research) aren't bad either :)
Intellectual property
Good post. I'm highlighting it, separately, on one of my blogs, for the 'top 10' list.
Artificial intelligence is a remarkable field.
I see that Asimo didn't make the list. Well, we can't have everything.
I'm doing a little checking to see if your content is repeated elsewhere.
I've seen the NSF page: I know, it covers the same subjects, but your text is not the same, and your photos are better.
Intellectual property
Good post. I'm highlighting it, separately, on one of my blogs, for the 'top 10' list.
Artificial intelligence is a remarkable field.
I see that Asimo didn't make the list. Well, we can't have everything.
No offense, but I'm doing a little checking to see if your content is repeated elsewhere.
I've seen the NSF page: I know, it covers the same subjects, but your text is not the same, and your photos are better.
Copywrite@the internet
The comments on ripping off sites and copywrite etc, when are you people going to learn the whole interesting aspect of the internet is the fact it is unregulated and uncontrolled, by now people should realise there isnt such a thing as copywrite in the virtual world that is the internet. Personally I and I suspect many many others do not give a hoot if this was regurgitated from another site , I really dont care , in fact hats off and fair play to the guy if he is making money, shouldn't the first site have been doing that first anyway? (government sites too, its your tax money) Basically I doubt I would have seen this , so thank you for ripping off the orginal site.
Composing the Article
Actually, this article was composed from reviewing several websites and then putting the findings together with what is oft considered to be truly revolutionary in the field of robotics. It's not at all about the google ads, however this article is meant to inform and rank those robots that could have the biggest impact on our future. In retrospect maybe I should have listed the five (5) articles that I compiled the information from. With all of the information out there, we try to simplify it, rank it, clearly explain it and put it in one place where it can be easily understood. I appreciate all of your comments.
And to Emily below, nice job at link baiting.
It's all about the banner ads on the right
This site isn't unique. Many sites are copying/stealing other pages to attrack Digg users to THEIR sites so THEY can get the AdSense MONEY.
It's all about money guys! Repecting intellectual property is secondary... :)
copyright
LOL! at least leave a credit to the original article by mentioning their site.
Emily
http://www.prankvideoz.com
Another Digg Mistake?
I would think that the people of digg would try digging the original article, just for fairness sake.
I think it is funny this site has articles about copyright. Pretty cool though none the less, and who doesn't steal from the government.
You stole this article/list
You stole this article/list from http://www.nsf.gov/news/newsmedia/robotics05/exhibitors.jsp
Ripped off?
U.S. Government publications bear no copyright. So it's not illegally stolen material. after seeing the original, it's been ever so slightly reworked and formed into a top ten list, yes, to attract diggers. Stolen? Nope. Use of public domain material? Yup.
Stole?
Your concept of intellectual property is faulty.
wha?
Its not about intellectual property...its more about the fact that this article was thrown together, cutting corners, and giving us nothing original.
The reader doesn't like to be on refeed. Give us something fresh, unique, and interesting to read.
I had already looked at the other page before even coming to this one, so it is old news to me.
And you put them in and same order almost. In fact, I can see which ones you switched out to give your article that totally new different order style. NICE!
Corners Were Not Cut
In the construction of this article, corners were not cut. A wealth of information was reviewed, original text was drafted and rankings were placed.
zomg they're here
Self-Assembling + Scout Robot = Robot Revolt..something like the matrix..