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 * __// Where are Robots taking us? //__**

Outline
Robots are generally built to serve for what is commonly known as the 3 – D’s ; namely Dull, Dirty and Dangerous.

In an industrial setting the use of robots allows repetitive tasks to be performed accurately time after time. Robots can generally perform simple tasks far quicker than humans can. This can lead to increased productivity and better quality control of goods. Some robots particularly those that need to pick up and put down fragile objects are so accurate they can stop within a human hairs width of the objects they need to manipulate.

Medical robots are reaping the benefits of such accuracy allowing doctors to perform surgery on patients in another city or on the other side of the world.

Exploratory or military robots are designed to keep people away from harmful situations. Robot operators can drive a robot into an unsafe area and use the sensors and cameras on board to gather information.

Entertainment robots provide a lot of fun and interest for people. The range of sophistication goes from the very complex humanoids such as ASIMO and QRIO to toys and the LEGO NXT system.