Robots have been given a good and bad reputation over the years, but nevertheless, it has created an opportunity to achieve things humans couldn’t achieve before. On May 2nd, 2016, Mindy Weisberger, a senior editor from Live-science wrote a blog called ‘Diving Robot 'Mermaid' Lends a Hand (or 2) to Ocean Exploration’ explaining the breathtaking creation that has shifted the evolution of machinery. A diver had recently visited the shipwrecked La Lune, “. . .a vessel in King Louis XIV's fleet. . .” that hasn’t been touched since 1664, the very year it had crashed. Instead, of sending a human being to search the historic premises, a brightly orange colored robot did instead (Live-science). The robot named ‘Ocean One’, had a torso and head, with a super computer substituting a human brain. However, this robot wasn't completely automatic- it was being controlled by a computer scientist on board a ship not to far away from the location sight. The reason why this robot is receiving so much attention (ROVs, or Remotely operated vehicles are more commonly used than you think) is because it was created to have the flexibility, dexterity and ability to reach areas that considered inaccessible to humans. Not only that, but engineers also created “ . . . an interface that allows a person to not only control the robot, but to actually "feel" what the robot is touching, using force sensors and haptic feedback . . .” (Live-science). Isn’t that amazing? Later in the article, there was a section dedicated to another humanoid robot named Atlas, who was built in 2013. Atlas is a two legged humanoid disaster response robot that stands at 6’2 feet and has a total weight of 330 pounds. It’s said that Atlas has balanced itself on uneven surfaces, been able to navigate around trees and recover itself after being pushed! Both robots are considered one of a kind and maybe, just maybe, they will be the first prototypes that will turn what we considered ‘impossible’ to possible.
Although robots are considered a sci- fi fantasy, it’s very hard to imagine what they would look and operate like in real life. However, the one thing most people don’t know is that robots HAVE taken over our world, and have been operated for the past twenty years. The very thing you are using to read this blog, is considered a robot. Although it may not look like the robots we typically see in a sci-fi movie, it has artificial intelligence, navigation (GPS) systems and the similar qualities to one that we might see. So what, you may ask. What does this have to do with me, with science? If you go to www.irobot.com, you’ll see a picture of a machine Braava Jet a mopping robot, Mirra the pool cleaning robot, Loog the gutter cleaning robot. These robots are all part of our community now and they all have similar parts. For example, the controller (the brain), sensors (awareness of surroundings), motors, gears, wheels, waterproof materials, wires, copper, circuits, grippers, etc. Electricians, mechanical engineers, computer programmers and scientists all contribute to this complex machine. They have to know the voltage, the amps, the current and types of circuits they need to use. They need to know which way the gears and wheels rotate, how they rotate and what shape and size it needs to be to fit the prototype. They need to install navigation systems and sensors to allow these scientists access to the information the robot is receiving from its surroundings. Robots are created from so many aspects of science itself that it can’t all be listed. Not to mention, these machines can’t be successful in every try. Not everything works without experiments, data collections, hypotheses and calculated planning.
Moreover, I believe Ocean one and Atlas will change the world for the better (as long as the robot doesn’t grow to hate humans, that is). It’s really amazing how we can create what we thought we couldn’t. I can’t even imagine how much time and effort went into this project, but I definitely believe that it will pave a great opportunity for us in the future. It reminds me more of the electricity unit my class and I had done. I can only imagine how many parallel circuits, wires, resistors, batteries, conductors and metals were used. I can really see this as being a part of our future and I do have to admit, I am a little cautious about the safety of these prototypes. Atlas weighed 303 pounds and if someone managed to tip him, he would do more than just hit the ground.
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Although robots are considered a sci- fi fantasy, it’s very hard to imagine what they would look and operate like in real life. However, the one thing most people don’t know is that robots HAVE taken over our world, and have been operated for the past twenty years. The very thing you are using to read this blog, is considered a robot. Although it may not look like the robots we typically see in a sci-fi movie, it has artificial intelligence, navigation (GPS) systems and the similar qualities to one that we might see. So what, you may ask. What does this have to do with me, with science? If you go to www.irobot.com, you’ll see a picture of a machine Braava Jet a mopping robot, Mirra the pool cleaning robot, Loog the gutter cleaning robot. These robots are all part of our community now and they all have similar parts. For example, the controller (the brain), sensors (awareness of surroundings), motors, gears, wheels, waterproof materials, wires, copper, circuits, grippers, etc. Electricians, mechanical engineers, computer programmers and scientists all contribute to this complex machine. They have to know the voltage, the amps, the current and types of circuits they need to use. They need to know which way the gears and wheels rotate, how they rotate and what shape and size it needs to be to fit the prototype. They need to install navigation systems and sensors to allow these scientists access to the information the robot is receiving from its surroundings. Robots are created from so many aspects of science itself that it can’t all be listed. Not to mention, these machines can’t be successful in every try. Not everything works without experiments, data collections, hypotheses and calculated planning.
Moreover, I believe Ocean one and Atlas will change the world for the better (as long as the robot doesn’t grow to hate humans, that is). It’s really amazing how we can create what we thought we couldn’t. I can’t even imagine how much time and effort went into this project, but I definitely believe that it will pave a great opportunity for us in the future. It reminds me more of the electricity unit my class and I had done. I can only imagine how many parallel circuits, wires, resistors, batteries, conductors and metals were used. I can really see this as being a part of our future and I do have to admit, I am a little cautious about the safety of these prototypes. Atlas weighed 303 pounds and if someone managed to tip him, he would do more than just hit the ground.
Questions:
- Will these machines become a part of our world? Will it make headlines as a potential market invested item?
- Will the company that built Ocean One and Atlas create other robots to accustom the various needs of human beings? Will the company expand and branch off into various groups to create more of these robots?
- This information comes from a scientific website and is created by Live Science.
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Work Cited:
(Live-Science) <The science page about Ocean One.
Weisberger, By Mindy. "Diving Robot 'Mermaid' Lends a Hand (or 2) to Ocean Exploration." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 02 May 2016. Web. 06 May 2016.
The video on Atlas:
Chow, Denis. "Boston Dynamics' New Atlas Robot Can't Be Pushed Around (Video)." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 24 Feb. 2016. Web. 06 May 2016.
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(Live-Science) <The science page about Ocean One.
Weisberger, By Mindy. "Diving Robot 'Mermaid' Lends a Hand (or 2) to Ocean Exploration." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 02 May 2016. Web. 06 May 2016.
The video on Atlas:
Chow, Denis. "Boston Dynamics' New Atlas Robot Can't Be Pushed Around (Video)." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 24 Feb. 2016. Web. 06 May 2016.
(Watch Videos Down Below)