Monday, July 6, 2015

Humanoid Robots, or Robotic Humans? (part 1)


As we continue to develop technology, robotic parts are becoming more and more a part of our future. Prosthetic robot arms and legs are now realistically affordable, providing amputees with close to normal functionality with these devices integrated into their bodies. Researchers are working on implants to improve brain activity and nano-robots to cleanse our arteries. Robotic exo-suits are even in use in some parts of the world that enable the user to lift heavy objects, and the Army has recently designed a robotic arm exoskeleton to steady a person's arm while shooting. Yet, other varieties of robots and robotic interfaces are being developed that might surprise you, with a variety of design intentions—in addition to improved military performance, there are devices that enable physical interactions in online social environments, and even bionic eyes that allow the blind to see. With all of these robotic innovations and “replacement parts,” what kind of a future will we see in the next few decades?

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