A Robot is a machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically.

A Robot is an autonomous machine capable of sensing its environment, carrying out computations to make decisions, and performing actions in the real world.

About 70 years have passed since the birth of Astro Boy, the son of science. People have long dreamed of a future in which humanoid robots that look like them will become everybody’s friends. And now, in the industrial world, research and development of humanoid robots is accelerating. The day when the son of science coexists with human society may be approaching reality. How far have humanoid robots come and where are they going? Let’s follow their footsteps.

Industrial robots are heavy-duty machines designed to automate the manufacturing process. They are equipped with at least one robotic arm, and often complete repetitive or dangerous tasks in warehouses and factories.

A collaborative robot, also known as a cobot, is an industrial robot that can safely operate alongside humans in a shared workspace. In contrast, autonomous robots are hard-coded to repeatedly perform one task, work independently and remain stationary.

Technological innovations are evolving quickly, including the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This new trend has made automation more prevalent in various industries.

The American public anticipates that the coming half-century will be a period of profound scientific change. This is among the main findings of a new national survey by the Pew Research Center and Smithsonian magazine, which asked Americans about a wide range of potential scientific developments—from near-term advances like robotics and bioengineering, to more “futuristic” possibilities like teleportation or space colonization.