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MANILA, Philippines – Did you know that there are robots that can inspect sewage systems, perform surgeries, build cars, vacuum floors, and even help in times of disaster? They’ve been around for a while, and exist among us today!
To most people, a robot resembles futuristic movie characters like Optimus Prime, Wall-E, C3PO, or Astroboy. But in real life, robots already exist to help humans perform various tasks – often providing valuable assistance for speed and accuracy (plus, they never need to take coffee breaks). (READ: Can robots help stop the Ebola outbreak?)
Scientists and engineers are still working hard to make robots smarter, faster, and more energy efficient (read about the habits of highly effective robots). But don’t worry: a robot invasion is unlikely to happen anytime soon. According to physicists, it will take a very long time before robots can mimic human intelligence and make decisions of their own. Also, robots need a massive source of energy to be able to think as fast and as complicated as humans do, and we have yet to develop that kind of technology. (Whew!)
Which robots do exist now, and how useful are they for our daily lives? Check out this illustrated guide. – Rappler.com
Curiosity Rover and Mars Exploration Rover images from Wikipedia
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