Robotics has come a long way, from being a story to a reality

Karel Capek, a Czech writer, was the first individual to mention the word 'robot' in his fictional play. The story revolved around a company, which was depicted to have gained immense popularity after starting the manufacture of workers, i.e., robots in large numbers. These so-called workers performed every activity that the humans could not, while all they lacked was emotions. Since then, the imagination has come a long way where we are now witnessing AI-driven autonomous machines receiving citizenships as digital humans.

Over the years, robots have turned into more than just science fiction portrayals and elements of entertainment in action movies. It is safe to say that we would not be able to enjoy many of our modern-day conveniences without robotics and automation. The advancements in robotics have simplified several labor-intensive industrial procedures while maintaining efficiency and authenticity in the products and services.

The use of robots was initially implemented in 1961 in the industrial sector to unload parts in a die-casting facility. After 20 years, the Japanese manufacturers built new designs to introduce robotic production lines. Over the years, robotics and artificial intelligence have made a quantum jump. Industrial evolution has made new advances in the area of science and technology. This was also the time when the study of robotics was introduced to understand its usage and applications. The industry also carved out 'laws of robotics' to prevent the misuse of this technology.

Nowadays, automated machines are made to perform repetitive tasks and are extensively used in manufacturing, maritime exploration, space exploration, military, and commercialized agriculture. Recent developments in this field have led to the invention of software that is capable of preventing identity theft, producing relevant content for the different search queries in search engines, and cracking ciphers for the FBI.

Businesses are prone to use sentiment analysis software to get a detailed look into the public opinions on products and services. This helps businesses market better to consumers. It also keeps the business leaders in the know regarding negative feedback so that they can respond swiftly to minimize damage.

Automated robots are expected to become more commonplace outside of their use in industries and businesses. Innovations in technologies like self-driven cars will also become a big stake in the future.