Robotics

By: Uzma Sahar

Robotics is the branch of IT that deals with the designation, making, operations construction and application of robots and computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing

The concept and creation of machines that could operate autonomously dates back to classical times, but research into the functionality and potential uses of robots did not grow substantially until the 20th century. Today, robotics is a rapidly growing field, as we continue to research, design, and build new robots that serve various practical purposes, whether domestically, commercially, or militarily

Advantages

• They are more accurate than humans Example no shaking when in a very important surgery, puts every screw in fabricating a car etc.
• Can do jobs 24/7.
• Can guard without being tired just keep doing the same thing 24/7
• They don’t need food.
• You can programed them to make them do exactly what you want them to do
• They cannot harm you unless they are programmed to
• Can work without doubts for example when you think "what do i do now”? Mean they don’t have emotions
• They can lift very heavy things easily

Disadvantages

• You need to get people trained to fix them if anything wrong happens
• Need a very intelligent crew
• They can ruin people’s lives for example Take their job away from them, unemployment
• They are very expensive to make
• You need the right materials to make them that could be very rare and expansive too.
• If you make a very amazing robot with amazing quality and it brakes, it might be very hard to fix.
• They can be very hard to program.
• You need highly trained people to make them
• They cannot recharge themselves.

Few applications of robotics

Robotics and Military vehicles

Every military are having personnel ranging from thousands to millions. Instead we can use robots which don't feel pain and makes army strong. These robots may be autonomous or remote controlled according to the use. Theses robots may be programmed to carry heavy payloads of bombs and gets self-blasted .

Drones vehicles

Daily we hear the news of drones attacking Pakistani Taliban’s bombing heavily and firing missiles with high accuracy, they are robots.

Robots in Mining

It is difficult for people to work in coal mines where temperature and pressure is more. But robots can be designed to withstand extreme conditions.

Robotics in Bomb disposals

Robots are very useful in disposing bombs which is a risk factor for humans. Dogs and robots can work together, the job of dog is to sniff and after the bomb is detected, the robot does its work. They are used by police and military.

Robots as Heavy lifting devices

Humans cannot carry more than 20 kgs wait for large distances. Robots can be used here for transport. They can be guided by tracks or lines. They can be controlled manually also.

Robots in Space Missions

Rovers are robots which can perform multiple tasks for space missions. Recently NASA has sent a land rover on mars which would move continuously avoiding obstacles.

Robots in Surgeries

Robots are used in surgeries where accuracy is needed. They are guided by doctors. They can pierce body very accurately so that other parts cannot be spoiled.