Current uses of Humanoid Robots

Currently humanoid robots are being implemented in a wide range of industries. The most common place to find humanoid robots is in the entertainment industry. One of the popular attractions that use these robots is in the hall President at the Walt Disney World theme park Florida, America. This hall contains robots that created to imitate past and current presidents. Their life-like mannerism and appearance adds an element of humanity to attraction, while still being fascinating technologically. In terms of product that is available to customers, Sony developed a robot named Qrio which runs, dances, recognize faces, maintain its balance, and can get up if knocked over.

Currently humanoid robots are a couple popular uses that will eventually be expanded upon in the work force. These robots are being used as receptionist in large company as well as some university’s technology. Some of the capabilities of these robots are including greeting people when they enter, giving directions and transferring phone call. Security is also a popular means by humanoid robots are being introduced in the work force. Task, a Japanese company created a robot named Robo-Guard. Its capabilities are including patrolling round the clock, using an elevator, replacing its own battery and wielding a fire extinguisher.

The robot that designed by the Huazhong University of Science & Technology’s (HUST) Robot Club had several limitations, they are stood out were the lack of a torso, arms and head. Lacking these features did not allow the robot to fit the definition of a humanoid robot. Another problematic feature was the unusual design of its feet. They were unnecessarily conflicted and large with one another while in motion.

HUST Robot was able to walk Regardless of its flaws. However the walking motion was not steadily due to a poorly assembled legs structure and inadequate motors. It was capable of correcting its leg placement. Both legs straight ahead, before it given the instruction to walk forward.