November 24, 2014 at 12:29Servant Robots: A Brief History
If robots have been used in enterprises for a long time, then why are there so few of them in our homes? The maximum is a robot vacuum cleaner and a set of household appliances that is even unable to load linen or dishes into itself. Such robots are not at all like those shown in the movies.
One of the first steps toward robotic services was Shakey, created at Stanford. The task was to create a robot with artificial intelligence, capable of learning and exploring the world independently. The robot was equipped with a large number of sensors, allowing you to see and feel objects around. The project combines the achievements in the field of robotics, visual recognition of objects and speech recognition. In fact, he was the first robot capable of reasoning.
One of Shakey’s “followers” is the Flakey Robot.
In 1966, Boris Grishin, a teacher at a technical school from Kaluga, introduced the Automatic Electronic Secretary in the USSR . This multi-functional robot answered calls, greeted guests, poured and served drinks, moved around the apartment and monitored the temperature in it ... Close to ideal.
Long before the advent of Roomba and a large number of other robotic vacuum cleaners, there was a MowBot. This lawnmower was automatic, battery operated, and could charge about 7,000 square feet of grass on a single charge. She was not so smart - she could only change direction in a given perimeter. But it was 1969.
The Arok was not autonomous at all - it was controlled by its creator, Ben Skor. However, the robot served drinks, walked the dog and took out the trash. Some kind of robot husband is obtained. This robot was developed in 1975.
The mission of Drink Caddy 1 is to deliver drinks to guests. It was controlled remotely. The next version, DC2 , already had an audio-video system in the case and a camera. One of the first buyers of this thing is Hugh Hefner , as described in a 1982 New York Times article .
DC-2.
In the eighties, many small robots were created. One of them is Omnibot 2000, released in 1984. The robot could be controlled remotely, but it could also be programmed, for example, to pour drinks. Recording was made on magnetic tape.
If you had an extra 8 thousand dollars in the late 1980s and early 1990s and you didn’t live in the USSR, then you could afford a robot like R2D2. A robot with a height of 86 helped with homework. SynPet Newton's brain was a 16-bit microcomputer.
Among the most famous humanoid robots are Honda's Asimo Corporation. The first version was introduced in 2000. The name of the robot is short for Advanced Step in Innovative MObility. His height is about 130 cm, weight - in the region of 50 kg.
In 2014, a new version of Asimo was introduced in April.
Roomba's first robot vacuum cleaner appeared in 2002. It is autonomous - it just drives around the apartment and cleans up.
Nothing interesting. Just a cat in a shark costume is chasing a duckling.
Willow Garage's Personal Robot 2 can be a great laundry service employee.
PAL Robotics from Barcelona has been developing robots for service since 2004. In 2012, their first commercial robot, REEM-A, was released. It can not only carry suitcases, but also be a hub for telepresence and an information kiosk.
REEM-C decided to award the feet.
While American robots openly scare , in Japan they make cute creatures like Pepper. He can read emotions and react accordingly to them in conversation.
Knightscope startup guard robot weighs 135 kg, and its height is about one and a half meters. It can report perimeter violations using WiFi or mobile. That's just he has no weapons.
The home robot JIBO raised $ 2,287,609 on Indiegogo instead of the hundreds of thousands that were needed, becoming one of the ten most popular startups on Indiegogo. Its purpose is to talk with people, remind about usefulness, take photos and give advice.
Sources of inspiration:
TheOldRobots.com
Engadget.com
Wikipedia.org
First step
One of the first steps toward robotic services was Shakey, created at Stanford. The task was to create a robot with artificial intelligence, capable of learning and exploring the world independently. The robot was equipped with a large number of sensors, allowing you to see and feel objects around. The project combines the achievements in the field of robotics, visual recognition of objects and speech recognition. In fact, he was the first robot capable of reasoning.
One of Shakey’s “followers” is the Flakey Robot.
Ahead of the planet
In 1966, Boris Grishin, a teacher at a technical school from Kaluga, introduced the Automatic Electronic Secretary in the USSR . This multi-functional robot answered calls, greeted guests, poured and served drinks, moved around the apartment and monitored the temperature in it ... Close to ideal.
Lawn mower
Long before the advent of Roomba and a large number of other robotic vacuum cleaners, there was a MowBot. This lawnmower was automatic, battery operated, and could charge about 7,000 square feet of grass on a single charge. She was not so smart - she could only change direction in a given perimeter. But it was 1969.
But not myself!
The Arok was not autonomous at all - it was controlled by its creator, Ben Skor. However, the robot served drinks, walked the dog and took out the trash. Some kind of robot husband is obtained. This robot was developed in 1975.
Since such a booze has gone
The mission of Drink Caddy 1 is to deliver drinks to guests. It was controlled remotely. The next version, DC2 , already had an audio-video system in the case and a camera. One of the first buyers of this thing is Hugh Hefner , as described in a 1982 New York Times article .
DC-2.
Toys for adults
In the eighties, many small robots were created. One of them is Omnibot 2000, released in 1984. The robot could be controlled remotely, but it could also be programmed, for example, to pour drinks. Recording was made on magnetic tape.
Robot in the house!
If you had an extra 8 thousand dollars in the late 1980s and early 1990s and you didn’t live in the USSR, then you could afford a robot like R2D2. A robot with a height of 86 helped with homework. SynPet Newton's brain was a 16-bit microcomputer.
Honda
Among the most famous humanoid robots are Honda's Asimo Corporation. The first version was introduced in 2000. The name of the robot is short for Advanced Step in Innovative MObility. His height is about 130 cm, weight - in the region of 50 kg.
In 2014, a new version of Asimo was introduced in April.
Vacuum cleaners are coming
Roomba's first robot vacuum cleaner appeared in 2002. It is autonomous - it just drives around the apartment and cleans up.
Nothing interesting. Just a cat in a shark costume is chasing a duckling.
Digging in dirty laundry
Willow Garage's Personal Robot 2 can be a great laundry service employee.
Assistant
PAL Robotics from Barcelona has been developing robots for service since 2004. In 2012, their first commercial robot, REEM-A, was released. It can not only carry suitcases, but also be a hub for telepresence and an information kiosk.
REEM-C decided to award the feet.
More kawaii!
While American robots openly scare , in Japan they make cute creatures like Pepper. He can read emotions and react accordingly to them in conversation.
Oh, the guard gets up early
Knightscope startup guard robot weighs 135 kg, and its height is about one and a half meters. It can report perimeter violations using WiFi or mobile. That's just he has no weapons.
Chief Advisor
The home robot JIBO raised $ 2,287,609 on Indiegogo instead of the hundreds of thousands that were needed, becoming one of the ten most popular startups on Indiegogo. Its purpose is to talk with people, remind about usefulness, take photos and give advice.
Sources of inspiration:
TheOldRobots.com
Engadget.com
Wikipedia.org
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