Thursday, June 23, 2016

Trending Robotic Phenomenon for 2016

We’re midway through the year. Yet, robot enthusiasts and manufacturers are waiting with bated breath to uncover if trends shared at the start of this year will come to light.

While 2015 was the year of significant advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, it has yet to be seen what the rest of 2016 will bring.

Keep your ears perked up for the following:


Smarter Learning Capabilities


Primarily used for precise and repetitive work, robots had generally been referred to as resources with limitations.

They could not go beyond what they had been programmed for. With exciting technological advancements taking place, however, this reality has changed. Robots are now able to learn more effectively and quickly with the help of new techniques and algorithms.

Example: The Robokind Milo, a humanoid robot designed to help autistic kids (and other special needs) is able to show human-like expressions with the help of motors over its skin like material. The robot also analyzes facial patterns of human participants to detect attention or disinterest. 

More Personalized Robots


2016 is the year for debut of several ‘personal’ robots. It’ll be interesting to see how well they’re received. Judging from the interest, it will be a warm welcome.

Example: Some bots don’t even have a body. X.ai or Amy is a hyper-intelligent calendar management robot that is set to make our lives a bit easier. Amy can “negotiate” and plan meetings with up to 5 different participants, once the robot is connected to your online calendar. 

Drones for Everyday Operations


While drones have slowly entered the logistics and film making sector, it seems 2016 is the year this phenomenon will finally take off. The end of 2015 heralded new rules and regulations by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, where drone registration took precedence.

Furthermore, autonomous drone technology is being tested to see whether the robots can be used to help automate air traffic control.

Example: While we may not see drones filling the skies immediately, many companies like Amazon and DHL have started using smart autonomous drones for delivery.

Looking at science fiction Hollywood flicks, robotic technology plays an integral role in the future. While fiction has no part in reality, the truth is that we are heading in the right direction. Hopefully, the industrial sector will also benefit from this change. Companies can invest in affordable robots and spare parts from http://usedrobotstrade.com/

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