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Living With Social Robots

An ally, a tool, and a reliable companion in one: social robots. Robots were first introduced to humans in the 1800s. This was during the Industrial Revolution. The earliest versions of robots were bulky. The early robots can only do one or two tasks. From then on, the rise of this technology advancement has come far. We cannot deny that our future will include working with this technology. Industrial machines during the 1800s were early types of robots. These robots helped in making labor work easier. While social robots are designed to be much engaging and interactive. Industrial robots like the Unimate of 1954 did one task over and over. The Unimate was used in the car industry to assemble the products. Social robots are now used to perform a wide range of tasks in a given time. This may include but not limited to utility, entertainment , and social and emotional functions. These tasks are considered to address the core needs of human beings. This is why we will certainly work

Living With Social Robots

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  An ally, a tool, and a reliable companion in one: social robots.   Robots were first introduced to humans in the 1800s. This was during the Industrial Revolution. The earliest versions of robots were bulky. The early robots can only do one or two tasks. From then on, the rise of this technology advancement has come far. We cannot deny that our future will include working with this technology. Industrial machines during the 1800s were early types of robots. These robots helped in making labor work easier. While social robots are designed to be much engaging and interactive. Industrial robots like the Unimate of 1954 did one task over and over. The Unimate was used in the car industry to assemble the products.   Social robots are now used to perform a wide range of tasks in a given time. This may include but not limited to utility, entertainment, and social and emotional functions. These tasks are considered to address the core needs of human beings. This is why we will certa

15 Small Robots That Will Invade Your Home Sooner Than You Think

From social robots and kitchen assistants to smart toys and companions for the elderly, these small robots are set to invade our homes in the not too distant future. Many of us grew up watching the incredible potential of robots in movies and television . Robots showed us the brightest of the future. However, we haven’t really seen the true potential of robotic technology being unleashed. While the popular TV cartoon show, Jetsons from the 60’s showed us the infinite possibilities of humans and robots co-existing, movies like the Terminator or Wall-E scared us by showing the prospective dark side of Artificial Intelligence and technology. But the age where robots finally coexist with human beings is not really far. Here we look at the 15 small robots that will probably invade your home sooner than you think. 1.     Jibo: The Social Robot with a Witty Sense of Humour Jibo is a cute little social robot with a ‘personality’ which can easily become a family’s best friend. It is packed wit