Robotics

00:07 It's time to switch topics and talk about robotics.

00:10 We'll learn what this has to do with automation technology and what regulations apply to robots.

00:16 We'll look at how they're being used and how you can put it all together.

00:20 Why is automation technology being used? Automation technology addresses the subject of how to operate devices and systems automatically without the assistance of humans.

00:35 And robotics is a subset of this; you design, build, and operate robots.

00:45 Robotics crosses many fields, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and human-machine interaction, but also sociology, psychology, and philosophy.

01:02 All of these domains have a direct impact on robotics development.

01:13 For a long time, we've wondered, "What is a robot allowed to do?" Isaac Asimov had this vision in 1942 when he stated that we need robot rules.

01:26 So, how should a robot look? According to the first law, a robot must not injure any human being or enable a human to be harmed by inaction.

01:39 That is the first of the laws.

01:43 The second law states that a robot must accept human commands unless they disagree with the first. Law number three declares that the robot must defend its existence as long as neither the first nor second laws are broken.

02:03 And this already demonstrates that humans are superior to robots.

02:07 The hierarchy is unmistakable.

02:16 Where are these robots put to use? That is a topic I am frequently asked, and in general, wherever you may support a person with automated, repetitive duties.

02:32 The typical example is assembly line work, but you could also argue that there are always the same questions, and then you have chatbots.

02:44 Or perhaps you're out shopping and wonder, "Sorry, where can I find the TV section?" The answer is "It's the second story in the back on the left." A robot can do the same thing.

02:55 Furthermore, robots can assist us with extremely tough activities, such as defusing bombs. Yes, a person can do that, but a robot may be able to scan everything ahead of time and double-check the exact cords.

03:11 So we see robots as human helpers, assisting us in solving jobs more quickly and precisely or directing us to the correct part more quickly and precisely.

03:24 Aside from those, there are also examples that you might not think of right once, such as the craft-based sector.

03:31 A great carpenter may employ a robot as well.

03:34 The master carpenter has ideas, and the robot puts them into action.

03:39 The master carpenter does not need to sand the wood and inhale dust because the robot can do it. We also have Alzheimer's and dementia patients in nursing care.

03:49 The robot can be of aid.

03:52 It can communicate with the patients and keep them occupied.

03:59 Simultaneously, a robot assists in announcing the appropriate drug at the appropriate time: "It's 2:00 p.m.

04:07 - you should take the green pill now." And robots are already assisting with patient lifting. Some robots do surgeries in medicine.

04:18 The DaVinci robot is arguably the most well-known of its kind, and it has been assisting doctors for many years in completing intricate detail work with proficiency. And now for the big question: How can a robot - how can robotics - help your business? Robotics isn't exactly rocket science.

04:46 Obviously, when we look at the huge industrial enterprises, we see that it is difficult. That is difficult.

04:52 It's exhausting - it's massive - but that's why you have a slew of engineers overseeing everything. However, I'm more interested in tiny projects, such as mini robotics, that you can pursue. The most frequently asked question is, "What do we need in terms of know-how - do we need to train all of our employees?" Do we have the necessary information? Perhaps we already have it in the house.

05:19 Do we have to support everything with internal projects? Do we need room to create everything, or do we need to hire external engineers, external projects, external partners, and external consultants? These are the questions we must address.

05:35 Furthermore, it is critical to understand how much the entire project will cost, how much energy will be required to spend on these projects, what will happen with possible upkeep, and what will happen should things fail.

05:50 What if the worst-case situation occurs? Thinking through that may be exhausting at first, but it can also be enjoyable, and this enjoyment is exactly what I want to instill in you.

06:00 Have fun moving the topics forward, think large, and remember that many ways lead to Rome.