In the 1960s,
scientists began to develop the robotic
technology that
we see today in factories all over the world. By the 1980s, manufacturers began
flocking to integrators to buy robotic systems specially
designed for their production lines. Over the last five decades, robot
improvements have stretched the limits, moving from the factory to the service
industry and beyond.
Did you know that
there are robots that work in the medical field as doctors, surgeons and even
pharmacists? Robot improvements have converted robots to interactive doctors
that can draw blood and perform checkups. These robots have a television on
them, where the doctor can see the patient and vice versa, and they can
interact with them from anywhere in the world. In theory, if this robotic
technology continued
to improve, doctors could once again begin making house calls from the comfort
of their offices – making it more convenient for doctor and patient.
However, robots that
work in the outside world are not the only ones that have been improved. With
the introduction of vision cameras and touch and motion sensors, new robots are able to
work and interact with humans in a way that they never were before. Instead of
being enclosed in a cage, these new industrial robots can work on a
line in coordination with other human workers. Motion sensors allow the robot
to sense when someone is near them, so they can slow or stop their motion,
making them less dangerous to their human counterparts.
Would you like to
learn more about the improvements to robotic
technology that
could enhance the quality of your production line? If so, you should give RobotWorx a call. RobotWorx is a
certified integrator for several
different robotics companies,
including ABB, KUKA, Motoman and FANUC. Our staff will work
with you to help you build the perfect robotic system for your facility and
budget.
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