The World of Robotics

In the world of robotics, it may seem unrelated to AI but some machines do use an AI or they use a machine learning algorithm to help them complete their tasks perfectly if the task is complicated or too advanced to simply program. In scenarios like that then AI is usually used to make it perform its job. Some examples of this include Manufacturing robots, Healthcare management, and social media monitoring.

There is currently no artificial intelligence used for Spot's walking control over how the robot plans paths and understands the world around it. “We use pretty conventional non-AI techniques in those systems, because we know how to work with those really well and they're very predictable,” Jackowski said.

Why Dynamic moving robots don't use AI

The simple answer to this question is that AI can be unpredictable at times and would have to relearn all things it was taught. But this doesn't mean AI won't ever be used in these robots no it just means that it will take time for AI to be integrated. For example, Boston Dynamic's Atlas bot uses more simple techniques like coding and 3d mapping to ensure it can run those advanced obstacle courses. Of course, advanced meaning advanced for a robot as what it can accomplish is still pretty basic for humans. But we have evolved to be one of the most versatile species on the planet. So the comparison is pretty unfair but Boston Dynamics has still made very large strides in the robotics industry.

But when we talk about more home robots the thing most people think of is a Roomba which uses a basic sensor code system to map out your house. Although the Roomba is one of the most affordable home robots there are also more expensive options. Such as the Xiaomi cyber dog a robot that is meant to replicate the behavioral patterns of a dog and can also perform backflips. Or perhaps you want a more versatile robot well then Boston Dynamics has what you need in Spot their very own robot dog that is made for construction but can also be used for other purposes such as maintenance in dangerous environments. Or the military which has led spot to be tested in combat training with the french army. But the hefty price tag of $74,500 can be off-putting. So Tesla decided to make their own robot the Optimus a robot that will be cheaper than a car and versatile for all scenarios. Like carrying objects, watering plants, and moving things. For under $20,000 the prototype seems promising but with the limited tasks, it can't do them very well. But the future for home robots does seem promising with all the advances we made in the last century.

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