Mechatronics and Robotics (Mechanical Engineering)

Аннотация

Types of Robots by Applications Now-a-days, robots do a lot of different tasks in different fields and the number of jobs entrusted to robots is growing steadily. That's why one of the best ways to classify robots is by their applications: Industrial robots: Industrial robots are robots used in an industrial manufacturing environment. Usually these are articulated arms specifically developed for such applications as welding, material handling, painting and others. If we judge purely by application this type could also include some automated guided vehicles and other robots. Domestic or household robots: These are the robots used at home or for domestic purposes. This type of robots includes several different devices such as robotic vacuum cleaners, robotic pool cleaners, sweepers, gutter cleaners and other robots that can do different chores. Also, some surveillance and telepresence robots could be regarded as household robots if used in that environment. Medical robots: Robots used in medicine and medical institutions. First and fore most-surgery robots. Also, some automated guided vehicles and may be lifting aides. Military robots: Robots used in military. This type of robots includes bomb disposal robots, different transportation robots, reconnaissance drones. Often robots initially created for military purposes can be used in law enforcement, search and rescue operations. Service robots: Robots that don't fall into other types by usage. These could be different data gathering robots, robots made to show off technologies, robots used for research, etc.