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Welcome to Robot Shoppe. For now, a general portal on all things robotic. Soon, we’ll have a full blown eBusiness website set up where one may also be able to purchase a number of different types of robots. Modern robots are usually used in tightly controlled environments such as on assembly lines because they have difficulty responding to unexpected interference. Because of this, most humans rarely encounter robots. However, domestic robots for cleaning and maintenance are increasingly common in and around homes in developed countries, particularly in Japan.

Robots can also be found in the military. Some experts and academics have questioned the use of robots for military combat, especially when such robots are given some degree of autonomous functions.

As robots have become more advanced and sophisticated, experts and academics have increasingly explored the questions of what ethics might govern robots’ behavior, and whether robots might be able to claim any kind of social, cultural, ethical or legal rights. Thank you for visiting and supporting the Robot Shoppe. Also, please check out the two new sections to Robot Shoppe – “Ask the Experts” for answers to common questions about robots in general, as well as the fast paced z “Blogette”.        

TTA builds unique training robots

Each year the Toledo Technology Academy competes in robotic competitions around the country, and has even won a national title. The TTA, a school that specializes in electrical and mechanical engineering as well as robotics, has assisted in developing a robot that is being used at the GM Powertrain plant. The students study math and science and use that knowledge along with their engineering skills to build the latest in computer robotics. They recently constructed a training robot called “NOW.” It can sing, dance, do ballet and a whole lot more. It was originally built to help autistic children. NOW can actually be programmed to recognize names and faces and then teach children different skills. It’s just one of the many advantages robots have in today’s world.
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