Types of Robots and Their Purposes
1. Industrial Robots
Purpose: Automate manufacturing and production processes.
Applications: Welding, painting, assembly, pick-and-place, CNC machine handling.
Examples: ABB IRB 6700, FANUC M-20iA.
2. Mobile Robots
Purpose: Navigate and move through an environment.
Applications: Delivery, exploration, surveillance, cleaning.
Examples: Mars Rover, Autonomous Delivery Robots.
3. Service Robots
Purpose: Assist humans in daily non-industrial tasks.
Applications: Vacuuming, customer service, caregiving.
Examples: iRobot Roomba, Pepper Robot.
4. Medical Robots
Purpose: Assist in medical procedures and rehabilitation.
Applications: Robotic surgery, diagnostics, telemedicine, physical therapy.
Examples: da Vinci Surgical System, ReWalk Exoskeleton.
5. Military and Defense Robots
Purpose: Support combat and defense operations.
Applications: Surveillance, bomb disposal, reconnaissance.
Examples: PackBot, Predator Drone.
6. Humanoid Robots
Purpose: Mimic human movements and behavior.
Applications: Research, entertainment, interaction.
Examples: ASIMO by Honda, Sophia by Hanson Robotics.
