Uses of robotics: industrial, service, research, medical

Current uses of robotics

Industrial robots

Are reprogrammable multifunctional manipulators, capable of moving materials, parts, tools or special devices according to variable trajectories programmed to perform different tasks. Ex: Assembly robot Plastics manufacturing robot

Servicial Robots

They operate semi or totally autonomous in order to perform useful services for the welfare and its equipment, excluding manufacturing operations Ex: iRobot Roomba

Research robots

They provide fast and accurate results in terms of modern automation processes, when time is a crucial factor in research. Ex. Universal Robots

Medical Robots

Robotic arms that assist the surgeon in surgical interventions; from medical robotics can highlight 2 things: telesurgery and minimally Ex. Surgery robot, Nurse, Wheelchair