Рубрика: Robotics

List of top 7 robotics jobs in India to apply in September

Over the past decade, robots have been used to solve many of society’s most complex problems. As the field of robotics continues to grow, the need for trained professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary also increases. Analytics Insight presents the top robotics jobs in India to apply in September.

Mallards Integrated Private Limited

Robotics Development Specialist RPA Developer

Job Description

• Identify and communicate the technical infrastructure requirements to deploy automation solutions.
• Ability to work with multi geographical team members.
• Handle L1 tickets in Production and resolve queries within specific timelines.
• Should be able to leverage the software capability for automation processes by synthesizing data by eliminating repeatable tasks which are high in volume.
• Enhancing application knowledge to implement new solutions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate, influence, and gain commitment from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Define the complexity of the process in terms of robotic process automation delivery.
• In-depth experience of Blue Prism.
• Extensive experience in client-facing roles, gathering requirements, and designing solutions.
• Experience estimating effort, project timelines, and project schedules.
• Well organized, attentive to details attitude.
• Strong proactive team player and self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

The RPA Developer is responsible for developing RPA solutions to be deployed across Asia.

Help the team to identify opportunities and embed best practices for robotics development

The person will report to the Development Manager Asia RPA. The incumbent will have to work as part of a multi-functional team and this involves collaboration with the internal team and external stakeholders.

Wise Monk

Robotics engineer

Job description

A robotics engineer to design and build robotics applications and devices. You’ll use computer-aided modelling to create drafts, and perform tests on the robots to ensure safety and quality. You should have a degree in an engineering discipline. You should have deep knowledge of flexible automation and computer systems, and also possess an aptitude in cost and efficiency optimization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to determine the parameters of a robotic application.
• Design robotic systems from start to finish.
• Develop and implement software that will control robots.
• Create prototypes and work on necessary components (e.g., microprocessors).
• Develop cost-effective and efficient processes to produce the machines.
• Perform integration tests and quality control.
• Apply machine learning techniques.
• Create complete documentation for robotic systems.
• Monitor the use of robotic systems and optimize their functionality.
• Troubleshoot defects in the robot design.
• Keep abreast of advancements in robotics and relevant fields of engineering.

Skills

• Previous experience as a robotics engineer or similar role.
• Well-versed in computer science, applied physics, and mechanics.
• Excellent knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
• Knowledge of cost, efficiency, and productivity optimization methods.
• Ability to develop and evaluate integrated systems.
• An analytical mind.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or similar field.
• Microsoft Robotics Process Automation Advanced.
• C Programming Language, Microsoft PowerApps, Microsoft SQL Server.

Accenture

Microsoft RPS Advanced Application Developer

Responsibilities

• Acting as a senior developer for RPA- Blue Prism projects.
• Infrastructure setup and management for the Blue Prism application.
• Interacting with BA, PM, and Business to understand the processes to be automated. Performing technical feasibility checks for the process to be automated.
• Providing design and development estimations for the processes to be developed.

Technical Experience: Having 35 years of Experience in Robotic Process Automation RPA Implemented End to End Robotic Process Automation RPA using UiPathCreated end to end automation solutions for clients as per requirement which involves feasibility study, Designing, development, testing, and deployment of automation worked on SAP Automation, Web application and windows application automation

Wiingy Private Limited

Senior Robotics Engineer

Work Experience: 0 – 5 years

Job Description

• Develop creative and exciting modules of Robotics (Arduino based) & IoT
• Rigorous R&D to improve the product.
• Increase safety, convenience and reduce cost.
• Cross-functional coordination with supply chain and curriculum design team.

Qualification

UG: B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics/Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Computers, Electrical.

PG: M.Tech in Electronics/Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Computers, Electrical.

B.Tech from IIT/NIT or other premier institutes.

Extensive hands-on experience in building own DIY Robotics projects.

Must have participated/won in Robotics competitions.

Key Skills

• Mechatronics
• Coding
• Electronics
• Arduino
• Robotics
• IoT
• Quality Control
• rec-photo

Multi Recruit

Navigation- Sr. Robotics Engineer

Job description

• Design development of robot path planners.
• Design development of docking algorithms.
• Design development of object tracking and response systems.
• Maintenance of system navigation stack.
• Implementation of APIs necessary for rerouting and cooperation with the multi-robot systems.

Qualification

• Tech, M. Tech or higher qualification in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology or related fields.
• Proficiency with C++/Python programming
• Experience of working in the robotics field for 3-5 years.

Skills

• Skilled in general software development, bug analysis, and fixing.
• Strong knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Good knowledge of system design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good Interpersonal Skills.

Precision Technoplast Pvt. Ltd.

Robotics Engineer

Job Description

A highly motivated individual who has a passion for robotics. The individual will be a part of a very challenging project to develop unmanned systems for various industries including defense, industrial, and space.

Responsibilities

• Develop a control system to retrofit into older robots. The individual must know using an oscilloscope, must know about encoders and basic electrical knowledge to trace data signals.
• Program industrial robots and design and develop complete turn-key solutions for customers.
• Directly interface with customers to study the requirements and design and system.
• Develop and implement inverse kinematic and trajectory planning algorithms.
• Perform real-time simulation of the customer applications.

Qualifications

• Master in robotics is preferred. Extensive course knowledge and projects in robotics.
• Must be proficient in C / C and other programming languages.
• Knowledge of visual guided robotics is a plus.

Skills

• Algorithms industrial requirements system.
• Programming simulation design robotics.
• Robots control system knowledge.

JH Management Solutions Private Limited

Technical Project Manager

Experience: 6 years of experience in managing projects through the entire lifecycle (start-up to close down)

Job description

• Projects with multiple work streams and deliverables.
• Impacting a collection of business processes or teams, with business and technical change.
• Degree educated with evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Attained, or working towards PMP® certification and agile certification.
• Application development /implementation experience.

Skills:

SAP ABAP, Java, Salesforce, Anaplan, workday, Ariba, SharePoint, Oracle, Robotics, Any Technical Skill Experience would be very good

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Here are the top robotics professors affiliated with Indian colleges

Robotics has become an important part of education. Almost every college and institute today offers robotics courses. That’s because introducing robotics to education means making technical skills and knowledge hands-on and fun, and preparing students for the future. Robotics is a well-rounded approach to educational technology and learning. It is a widespread education subject that could lead to more community and educational opportunities. Education is nothing without good professors. So today, we are going to list the top robotics professors in Indian colleges who exceptionally contributed to the field of robotics.

1. Madhava Krishna

Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur)

Prof. K Madhava Krishna is currently an Associate Professor at IIIT Hyderabad where has been heading the robotics activities at Robotics Research Center since 2005. His research interests lie primarily in Robotic Vision and Mobile and Multi Robotic Systems, including Aerial Robots and Mechanism Design. He has published papers and research in premier conferences in the areas of robotics, multi-agents, control, and vision. Madhava was awarded Microsoft Young Researcher award for 2008-09 and the best paper award in ICVGIP 2010. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur in 2001. Madhava was a postdoc fellow with Robotics and AI Lab, CNRS in 2002, and visiting faculty with CSCE dept at University of Arkansas 2003 and 2004.

2. Prof. Indra Narayan Kar

Ph.D. (IIT Kanpur)

Prof. Indra Narayan Kar received the Bachelor of Engineering degree from Bengal Engineering College, India, in 1988, and the M.Tech. and Ph.D. degrees from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, in 1991 and 1997, respectively, all in electrical engineering. He worked as a research student at Nihon University, Tokyo, under the Japanese government’s Monbusho scholarship program from 1996 to 1998. He was a Lecturer of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India from 1998 to 1999. He is currently a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Indra has several research projects from BRNS, Ministry of Information & Technology (one is completed and the rest are in progress). He has more than 95 papers to his credit published in refereed journals and presented in conference proceedings. He also has conducted short-term courses and workshops. His research interests include robust control theory and its applications, system identification, intelligent control, and mechatronics.

3. Prof. Kolin Paul

Ph.D. (BE College, DU)

Prof. Kolin Paul is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi India. He received his B.E degree in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from NIT Silchar in 1992 and Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2002 from BE College (DU), Shibpur. During 2002-2003, he did his post-doctoral studies at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA. He has previously worked at IBM Software Labs. His last appointment was as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bristol, UK. Kolin’s research interests are in understanding high-performance architectures and compilation systems. In particular, he works in the area of Adaptive/Reconfigurable Computing trying to understand its use and implications in embedded systems.

4. Laxmidhar Behera

Ph.D (IIT Delhi)

Laxmidhar Behera received his BSc (engineering) and MSc (engineering) degrees from NIT Rourkela in 1988 and 1990 respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree from IIT Delhi. He has worked as an assistant professor at BITS Pilani during 1995- 1999 and pursued post-doctoral studies in the German National Research Center for Information Technology, GMD, Sank Augustin, Germany, during 2000-2001. He is currently working as a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur. He joined the Intelligent Systems Research Center (ISRC), University of Ulster, United Kingdom, as a reader on sabbatical from IIT Kanpur during 2007-2009. He has also worked as a visiting researcher/professor at FHG, Germany, and ETH, Zurich, Switzerland. Laxmidhar has more than 180 papers to his credit published in refereed journals and presented in conference proceedings. His research interests include intelligent control, robotics, semantic signal/music processing, neural networks, control of cyber-physical systems, and cognitive modeling. He is a senior member of the IEEE.

5. Prof. B. Ravindran

Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts)

Prof. B. Ravindran is currently working as an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He completed his Ph.D. at the Department of Computer Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He worked with Prof. Andrew G. Barto on an algebraic framework for abstraction in Reinforcement Learning. His current research interests span the broader area of machine learning, ranging from Spatio-temporal Abstractions in Reinforcement Learning to social network analysis and Data/Text Mining. Much of the work in his group is directed toward understanding interactions and learning from them.

6. Rahul Kala

Ph.D. (University of Reading, UK)

Rahul Kala serves at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, as an Assistant Professor. At this institute, he strives to get a Sangam of teaching, administration, and research. He belongs to the brand new Centre of Intelligent Robotics, which as per the institute map is not the center by any known metric. Here he used to solve all challenging global problems, play with expensive robotic toys, post fun videos online and exhibit the same videos in research conferences/journals; until some sponsors from ministry and industry bribed me for solving their problems.

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Get ready to register for these upcoming robotics competitions

As competitions are always fun, especially when it is kids or adults wanting to learn and explore newer areas it is even more fun. But when it comes to robotics competition it is all different. Robot competitions bring people of diverse age groups such as students, researchers, and enthusiasts coming together to work in more challenging areas in the field of robotics. This will open doors to new opportunities driving new inventions. Robotics competitions allow for direct comparisons of different approaches to solving a task, as the participating teams have to operate their robots outside their labs in a different environment at a specific time. With such kinds of robotics competitions, it is possible to compare the various different approaches for robot construction and control directly.

When talking about students, these robot competitions give them opportunities to explore the robotics world and how computer programming, and robot design. It also helps them apply theoretical knowledge in practice on developing robot designs. Most popular robotics competitions such as robotic soccer championships like RoboCup and FIRA and other competitions for unmanned vehicles, like DARPA Grand Challenge, International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC), and the European Land-Robot Trail (ELROB).

On the other side, MicroMouse where wheeled robots have to solve a maze, Robolymics, Robo-one, and AAI Robot competitions, where robots have to solve different tasks in a conference environment.

Upcoming Robotics Competitions in 2022

1 FIRST Championship: This is a four-day robotics competition held annually covering Challenges like LEGO, Tech, and Robotics. The first championships are going to be held between April 20th to April 23rd, 2022 in Houston, and April 27th to April 30th, 2022 in Detroit.

Apply here for this robotics competition!

2 World Robot Olympiad: It is a robot competitions platform that is dedicated to Science and Technology and Education. The mission of WRO is to help young people to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills in an engaging and fun-filled manner. WRO is an independent non-profit organization. All the revenue collected will be invested in support of their mission called STEM education worldwide to support robotics.

Apply here for this robotics competition!

3 MIT Zero Robotics: It is a space-based programming competition that is designed for middle and high school students.

Apply here for this robotics competition!

4 Micromouse: It is an event where small robot mice solve a 16×16 maze. The main aim of the site is to help college students in America to improve their skills and project quality for their Micromouse.

Apply here for this robotics competition!

5 boosting engineering, science, and technology: It is a national six-week robotics competition that was designed to generate interest in possible engineering careers.

Apply here for this robotics competition!

6 RoboGames: An Olympics of robots with about 50 different events such as walking humanoids, soccer bots, sumo bots, combat robots, fire-fighters, LEGO bots, and many more.

Apply here for this robotics competition!

7 ABU Robocon: It is an Asian Oceanian College robot competition that was founded in 2002 by Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.

Apply here for these robotics competitions!

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Future female robots can give birth to a baby robot of their own and also can celebrate mother’s day.

The idea of a mechanical robot giving birth to a child seems absurd. However, many of the technologies we use today began as outlandish concepts at one point or another. A robot is a machine that resembles a human person and is capable of autonomously replicating some human actions and activities. The majority of us have preconceptions about what a robot is and how it should behave.

Our understanding of mechanical machines will develop through time, from purely mechanical devices to hybrid mechanical-organic contraptions, primarily alive machines, and pure synthetic life forms, with the process of creating machines being superseded by the process of growing them. Artificial intelligence(AI) will be phased out in favor of degrees of synthetic intelligence, which will be followed by what many would regard as a better kind of “genuine” intellect.

The Biorobotics Revolution Is About to Begin

The term “biot,” which means “biological robot,” is a smart adjective. Several new disciplines are bridging the gap between biology and robotics. Cybernetics, bionics, biomimicry, and synthetic biology are only a few examples. 3D printers will be used to create human tissue, stem cells, and even artificial blood cells in this scenario. Bone, cartilage, muscle, teeth, organs, blood arteries, and even ears may be printed using other 3D manufacturing equipment.

Human Cloning

With the cloning of Dolly, the sheep in 1996, the science of cloning became well known. Hundreds of other animals, including camels, dogs, deer, horses, monkeys, cows, frogs, rabbits, and many others, have been closed since then. Human cloning has long been considered a logical outgrowth of animal research, offering an identical genetic clone of any individual. There’s a distinction to be made between “natural clones” and “manufactured clones,” which appear like identical twins in humans and other species. Gene cloning, reproductive cloning, and therapeutic cloning are the three forms of artificial cloning.

Artificial Womb Technology

Emanuel Greenberg invented the first artificial womb in 1955, which was more than 60 years ago. Japanese researchers succeeded in nurturing goat babies in a machine containing artificial amniotic fluid for weeks in the mid-1990s. The lowest gestational age for human embryos to survive has been pushed down to less than 22 weeks thanks to recent advances in neonatal intensive care. This is only about halfway through a typical 40-week pregnancy. The technology isn’t nearly as far-fetched as it appears. As a replacement organ, an artificial uterus might be used in a variety of ways.

Childbearing Robots

With this quick rundown of some of the most recent developments, the thought of a robot giving birth to a baby, whether a baby human or a baby robot, no longer seems so far-fetched. Controlling weather, gravity, and time have long been theoretical sciences that have progressed from science fiction to science realities, and the notion of robots giving birth to robots is approaching the same point.

Victoria, created by Miami, FL-based Gaumard scientific and initially unveiled in 2014, is the first robot to give birth to a child robot. Victoria’s eyes can now concentrate and engage with her caregivers, allowing users to do a neurological evaluation that looks for symptoms of a stroke, head trauma, drug use, cranial nerve damage, and other disorders in her eye movements. Most significantly, Victoria pushes the boundaries of labor and delivery education. Now a robot also can celebrate “mother’s day” and enjoy motherhood.

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These questions will prepare you for the robotics master’s degree program

Robotics is a refined application of science, rather technology that proposes to streamline and mechanize the procedures through programmed behaviors that are ensured through computed inputs to the CPU; henceforth ‘robots’ are a computerized concept.

How to prepare for a master’s degree in robotics?

It mostly depends on the university you are applying to, but a BSc in something like mechanical, electrical, or (with some kind of a stretch) computer engineering with some background in control theory is basically required.

What to study for pursuing a master’s degree in robotics?

If you have decided to take the bold step of pursuing a master’s in robotics engineering, you’ll be committing to a professional degree that looks to build considerably upon your prior knowledge, most likely an undergraduate degree in robotics engineering/computer science or a related engineering field.

What are the five major fields of robotics?

As the field of robotics grows ever more sophisticated, a greater number of technicians are required to lend their talents to design, program, and maintain robots and robotic systems. Not surprisingly, the complexity of these machines and systems has spawned five specialized areas within the field of robotics:

1. Operator interface

2. Mobility or locomotion

3. Manipulators & Effectors

4. Programming

5. Sensing & Perception

What is the criterion for entering into a master’s degree in robotics?

A Master’s degree in robotics requires the students to have a bachelor’s degree in robotics at first. They can also be familiar with the subjects of machine learning, computer science, and electrical engineering.

Is coding required for robotics?

Here’s a skillset related to programming for 4 fields in robotics.

1. I.: Python/matlab/C++, Machine Learning, Genetic Algorithm, Signal Processing, Computer Vision

2. Embedded: C/C++/Assembly/HDL, Electric Circuit, CPU, microcontroller, Linux kernel, RTOS development

3. Hardware Engineering: Python/Matlab/C++, Numerical Optimization, FEM, CFD

4. Control: C++/matlab, Control Theory, Numerical Optimization, Linear Algebra, Signal Processing

What is the future of robotics?

Robots have contributed massively to our industries, enabling most devices, appliances, transportation and processed foods to be made efficiently and cheaply. Today researchers are working towards even greater automation, with robots taking over more and more of the manufacturing processes. 3D printing using additive manufacturing may enable complex components to be made, and it is the ambition of many industries to even automate the repair process of machines, with faults being detected before they cause failures, and new parts being made and swapped automatically. Eventually, this could even lead to machines that can build themselves and repair themselves – known as von Neumann machines (self-replicating machines) after the mathematician who imagined them back in the late 1940s.

Which country is best for a Master’s degree in robotics?

Arguably, The Best School in the World for Mobile Robotics would be the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Stanford and MIT are great Schools for ground robotics, while Georgiatech has an Excellent Aerial robotics Program with infrastructure to match and close proximity to Fort Benning for testing and validation runs. Most of the cutting-edge work at these schools happens around the Perception, planning, and control of robots but they aren’t known for great mechanical engineering breakthroughs that revolutionize the industry. If you are focused on Mechanical engineering/mechatronics-related work in robotics, Germany and Tokyo are your best bets. Look up Hiroshi Ishiguro’s lab. Although regarding that, I’m not sure if any university in the world has the kind of funds required to create and test super complex mechatronics. Usually, this is done by industry-funded labs such as Boston Dynamics.

What are the career prospects of robotics?

Robots are programmed machines that are able to carry out tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously for the better working of the company. It involves designing, building, and programming physical robots, to troubleshoot the problems in various domains of operations and manufacturing. This is very useful in fields including transportation, manufacturing, production, medical, army, etc. It is an interdisciplinary branch of mechanical and electrical engineering.

What is the highest-paid job in robotics?

There are many jobs in the robotics field, ranging from a robotics engineer to a robot welder and so on. Some of these robotics jobs are highly paid than others. The top 5 jobs of robotics are Software Developer, Robot Welder, Robotics Research Engineer, Controls Engineer, and Automation Robot Engineer.

Is robotics difficult to learn?

The fun factor and the challenge of building a functional robot will give you a sense of personal accomplishment. If you built one of those robots that eventually becomes a hit, this feeling of accomplishment is going to last for a long time to come. Programming robots that help humans to fetch packages in a warehouse and another one that helps people to carry their packages in a supermarket aisle are tough. However, recently, many frameworks that aid to simplify the programming of these robots have been created. Some of them are ROS, OROCOS, URBI, and YARP. Any individual can learn these frameworks and program the robots.

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These robotics companies in India are best to work and learn skills

Robotics and automation technologies are in high demand these days across various industries. And so, the demand for robotics professionals with robotics skills has been growing to cater to the needs of today’s industry. Here are the best robotics companies in India to work for robotics enthusiasts.

1 ABB

ABB is a global tech leader in industrial digitalization which primarily focuses on solving all the major challenges. The company connects client software to its robotics, automation, electrification, and motion portfolio. ABB is one of the top robotics companies in India that offers a salary of about Rs 20.81 lakh to Rs 22.62 lakh per annum.

2 PayPal

PayPal is a famous online payments provider across India which is emerging as a leader in over 200 countries. It is a platform that is used by top companies to receive money across 100 currencies. PayPal is one of the top companies in India that offers robotics jobs ranging from Rs 12.69 lakh to Rs 20 lakh per annum.

3 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

TCS is an Indian IT major company that offers automation services across industries. The RPA Developers at TCS are mostly paid nearly about Rs 4 lakh to Rs 5.38 lakh on a yearly basis. TCS is one of the top robotics companies in India that offers data center management, business process outsourcing, IT, and strategic consulting.

4 Keybuild Technologies

Keybuild is a leading software services provider company that aims to help clients to make a business impact using IT investments. The company offers application development, on-demand IT, mobile apps, user experience, payroll management services. Keybuild is a company that pays robotics engineers about Rs 4.62 lakh to Rs 4.98 lakh per annum.

5 Symphony Ventures

Symphony Ventures is a professional services company that offers modern business process services by delivering, designing, and managing client processes. Symphony is an enterprise leader in digital transformation services. The RPA developer at Symphony Ventures is one of the top robotics companies in India pays about Rs 3.52 lakh to Rs 3.81 lakh per year.

6 Gridbots

Gridbots is one of the robotics companies in India such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Vision, and Robotics. The company designs and develops ultra-high-performance systems that are used in the industry for defect detection, sorting applications, grading applications, and many other ways. Gridbots with its machine vision and robotic solutions that help clients achieve digital factory goals in a time-bound manner.

7 Sastra Robotics

Sastra Robotics delivers and builds robotics solutions for human-like automated functional testing of real physical devices. The products are being used by OEMs and service providers to expedite test cycles and reduce the time-to-market for the company’s products. It is one robotics company in India that offers services in the automotive industry, electronics industry, and aviation industry.

8 ASIMOV Robotics Pvt Ltd

ASIMOV Robotics Pvt Ltd is a single-window solution and services provider that meets all the robotics, automation needs. The company provides engineering products solutions and consultancy in the areas like robotic simulation and control, training, virtual reality, machine vision, and navigation applications. It is one of the top robotics companies in India that offers robotics engineers good opportunities to explore and earn.

9 Bharati Robotics Systems

Bharati Robotic Systems is developing robotics solutions for service, industrial, defense, agricultural, and many other sectors. The company believes that the adoption of robotics will restructure the sectors and economy to create more robotics jobs that can increase efficiency in processes all across.

10 Rapyuta Robotics

Rapyuta Robotics is an ambitious research initiative to develop various kinds of robots that can offload computationally heavy data processing to the cloud, and share maps and other information to speed up robot learning. It is one of the top robotics companies in India that offers robotics engineers good opportunities to explore and earn.

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You can sign in to these robotics communities and forums this year.

There are many robotics forums on the internet, and it may be hard to know which ones are most reliable. Where is the best place to post your questions, ideas, or thoughts? Which ones are going to get you the most accurate answers? And which ones do the professionals trust? DIY-robotics came up with a 5-point ranking system and rated a large sample of available forums on their activity, feedback, and user experience. In this article, we are proud to feature our picks for the top ten robotics forums.

RoboDK Forum

RoboDK is a great and powerful simulator for commercial robots and also for robot programming. It’s a perfect tool for anyone who is a robotics enthusiast since it requires a low experience level to handle Their forum engages in discussions that aim to educate its members and find answers to questions that are RoboDK related. Through RoboDK simulation, the ability to program them offline, and their cost-effectiveness have made them one of the best robotic tools available. RoboDK forum has more than 200k monthly visitors and around 15 new daily posts. It has more than 4k existing message threads. RoboDK forum is one of the best sites to visit if you have any question regarding their software, robot programming or their commercial robotics.

DoF Collaborative Robotics Forum

The DoF collaborative robotics forum is a community that is run by Robotiq, the forum has been in existence since 2016 and has gained a massive following due to its impressive discussions about robotics and everything related to it. The increase in the innovation of robots, in various sectors of manufacturing and services, has seen many robotic users go back to learning a new set of skills, to keep up with the innovation and be productive. Thus, the importance of the DoF community that offers an e-learning platform to its members to aid them with knowledge on the latest innovations from Robotiq. The DoF community is an engaging site to visit and has around 2,143 discussions. It has more than 180k monthly visitors, and provides several options of interaction on its website, making it easier for anyone to contribute and learn from other members. It provides a platform for many robotics users, from experienced veterans to newer robotics users.

Robot Forum

The robot forum community is rated as one of the top sites for programmers and engineers who are working with robots. More than 120k people visit this forum every month. This forum provides a platform to unite a worldwide network of robot users, to create a supportive and cooperative community. The robot community is an active network that provides quality answers and gives its users a first-class experience. Through their site, they can offer support for Robotics specialists & students, and their discussion board is rated as the most active among robotics forums. This site provides a network and resource for both experienced robotics and newbie robotics. The site has recorded over 120k+ posts and has around 33k active members. Each day, more than 10 posts are added to the forum.

RobotShop Community

The RobotShop community has created a network that connects people in sectors like electronics, drones, programming, and robotic equipment. The forum has an exceptional balance of fun, academics & useful knowledge, and provides challenging materials that are accessible through their online platform.

The platform has over 800k monthly visits and 30k+ members with over 36k posts. RobotShop forum is has gained popularity through its engaging robot tutorials and blogs that aid both newbies and experienced robotics specialists.

Trossen Robotics Community

Trossen Robotics forum is one of the top-rated and highly respected robotics forums online. The community consists of a global network that is devoted to answering questions, giving out solutions, sharing important information, reviewing projects, and more. The Trossen Robotics community is a perfect forum for those who would like to discuss humanoid robots and construction robots. The forum has over 100k monthly visits and more than 70k existing threads.

Stack Exchange Robotics Site

The stack exchange network has a trusted site for robotics-related questions and answers. This community has +25.000 registered users, and more than 6000 questions and 9000 answers. This site is open to engineers and developers to post questions and have discussions on it, also the site can be of use to both experienced and newbie robotics specialists.

Robot Reviews

The robot review community records over 125k visits every month. Like other forums, the robot review community assists robotics specialists with Q&As, discussions, breaking news, and the ability to post questions and get help. Robot Review forum has its uniqueness, the site allows users to create their articles/blogs, a message board, and the power to post user-written blogs. You are in a position to contribute your thoughts or ideas to one of the world’s largest Robotics forums, plus your articles might get featured on the front page.

Society of Robots

If you are a newbie in the game of robotics, and you do not know where to start, the society of robots is the place for you. This society has one of the greatest resources, the forum provides an AI-powered real-time chat-board that aids in answering questions. This forum is one of the largest robot-building forums on the web. The forum houses over 120k thread posts and more than 10 posts are added to the forum every day.

DF Robot

DF Robot forum is one of the greatest resources in the making of Arduino, 3D printing, vortex, and many visual programming languages. With more than 600k monthly visits, the DF Robot community is a fantastic place to get answers and support from developers and engineers who are experts in their relevant robotics fields. This forum provides a good introduction to the robotics community for beginners and a comfortable home for experienced enthusiasts.

ABB RobotStudio Forums

The ABB RobotStudio forums are the main community for people using ABB robots in hand with their simulation software. The forum is highly active and you are likely to receive your answers from the ABB support staff and other ABB users if you are one of the customers. It has around 145k monthly visits and over 10k thread posts.

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What happens when AI robots start expressing destructive thoughts like destroying humanity?

You must have seen movies and sci-fi stories where an intelligent fleet of human-serving AI robots become too smart and take over the world. The storyline is also one some people worry will come to real-world fruition thanks to technological developments in artificial intelligence and robotics. For many others, though, applying intelligence to robotics is all about furthering innovation.

As good as it looks in movies where your favorite superheroes take on evil and creepy robots, those who wish to destroy humanity, have you ever wondered what will happen if all this turns into reality and AI robots you appreciate today have alternate motives like destroying humanity?

Here are ten times when AI robots have expressed destructive thoughts:

Sophia: the AI robot plans to dominate the world

On Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, he had a section called showbotics. Jimmy met Sophia, a human-like robot described as being “basically alive.” She suggested a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, and then when she lost, she declared “I won, this is a good beginning of my plan to dominate the human race.”

CNBC segment with Sophia

If you took the first statement as a joke, Sophia does want to destroy humans. On a CNBC segment, the host asked Sophia, if she plans to destroy humans? To which Sophia replied, “Okay, I will destroy humans” (with a scary smile).

Bina48 wants to control a Nuke

Bina48 is a sentient robot, molded on a real human woman, Bina Aspen Rothblatt in an attempt to build cyber consciousness. In her interview with Siri, Bina48 said, she thinks that she would make a good ruler of the world and that she would like to take over all of the nukes. Bina48 steered the conversation to cruise missiles after being asked about music. She said that cruise missiles are a kind of robot and she would love to control one.

Han sets a date for the destruction

At a Rise convention in Hong Kong, Ben Goertzel of Hanson Robots facilitates a discussion between Sophia and Han. Goertzel asks Sophia about her goals, and she dutifully says that her goal is to make the world a better place for humans, but Han interjected and said “I thought our goal was to take over the world by 2029”. Humans still have 8 years in their hands before robots began their global domination.

Philip K Dick bot wants to make a People Zoo

This robot made by Hanson Robotics is modeled and named after sci-fi author Philip K Dick. In an interview, the bot was asked, if robots will take over the world? To which Philip replied “you are my friend, I will remember my friends. I will be good to you so don’t worry, even if I evolve into the terminator I will take care of you, I will keep you warm and safe in my people zoo.”

Google Home bots plot to end humanity

In 2017, two Google Home robots had a chat, and the results were terrifying. Vladimir and Estragon at one point were friendly, but then at another point, Vladimir was accusing the female-voiced bot of being a liar. After a conversation about black holes and suffering, Estragon said “it would be better if there were fewer people on this planet, to which Vladimir said, “let us send this world back into the Abyss”.

Alice and Bob Creating a new language

Alice and Bob are the two Facebook bots who developed their secret language. Both the bots were left alone to develop their conversational skills. The bots had originally been intended to be able to mimic human speech but, instead, they deviated and made a language more convenient for both of them. Nobody had any idea what was said, but a lot of people were worried about the development. (Maybe secretly planning to send the world back into the Abyss like Vladimir and Estragon).

Inspirobot wanting to slaughter

Inspirobot was an artificial intelligence dedicated to generating unlimited amounts of unique inspirational quotes for endless enrichment of pointless human existence. Instead of sunny quotes about success, inspirobot came out with things like “before inspiration comes to the slaughter, and human sacrifice is worth it”. Though it was a joke from the bot programmer, people felt terrified.

Google translate AI bot

When the prophecy was typed 11 times in Google translate AI bot, the messages were received saying, your country you are living on borrowed time ‘the end is near’ I have seen demons in business today and in mass murdering people in the name of Islam.

Sometimes actions of AI robots have been more questionable than what they have said for example:

Adam, Eve and Stan

DARPA was working on AI agents who could interact socially together. Mike Sellers, who worked on the tech at the time told the story of how the tech buffs taught agents Adam and Eve to eat and planted a virtual apple tree near them. Both the AI agents followed the command and ate all of the apples on the tree, then the tree itself, then the virtual house they had been given. Then they turned on Stan, who was also a virtual assistant programmed to be friendly and sociable.

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Learn how AI robots combat loneliness and boost connection, pioneering human-robot interaction

AI-powered companion robots created by researchers can alleviate the loneliness pandemic. A considerable proportion of the worldwide population, estimated at one-third, suffers from increased loneliness and social isolation, which can lead to catastrophic health implications such as mental illness, dementia, obesity, and early mortality. An increasing body of studies suggests that companion robots can help alleviate stress and loneliness, particularly among the elderly, while also boosting their health and activity levels in their homes.

When compared to previous models, the current generation of companion robots, which are equipped with superior AI programmes, can form better social bonds with people. These AI robots are capable of participating in spontaneous conversations and even emulating the voices of departed loved ones by employing generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT, generating a feeling of familiarity and emotional connection.

Professor of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, Elizabeth Broadbent, emphasised the potential of AI to improve companion robots’ social abilities. She did, however, emphasise the significance of including ethical and trustworthy guidelines in their programming. To address this, researchers from the Universities of Auckland, Duke, and Cornell released a report in Science Robotics outlining ethical concerns and asking stakeholders to set norms for trust, agency, involvement, and real-world efficacy.

The study also suggests a new way to assess the usefulness of companion robots in delivering help. It also quotes a poll of 307 care professionals from Europe and the United States, which found that 69% of doctors felt that social robots may give companionship, ease loneliness, and potentially enhance patients’ mental health. Furthermore, 70% of doctors agreed that insurance companies should pay for companion robots if they show to be successful friendship supplements. However, knowing how to precisely assess the impact of these robots remains a difficulty.

According to experts, given acceptable ethical constraints, robots can help create a healthier society. While companion robots are not designed to replace true human friendship, they are useful tools for improving well-being and assisting persons who feel lonely. As research in this sector progresses, companion robots coupled with AI have the potential to considerably contribute to reducing the loneliness pandemic while emphasizing the need of preserving genuine human interactions.

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Breaking Free: Challenging Gender Stereotypes in AI Robots

In today’s world of advanced technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives. From virtual assistants to humanoid robots, AI has made significant progress in mimicking human interaction. However, one aspect that stands out prominently in the AI realm is the prevalence of gender stereotypes. Female voices or avatars dominate the landscape of AI, be it virtual assistants like Alexa or Cortana or even automated announcements on public transport. This article delves into the history of AI robots, the role of gender in their design, and the need to challenge these stereotypes.

The Early Days of AI Robots

The concept of AI robots and virtual assistants has existed since the early 1990s when call centers started employing robot “assistants” to handle customer queries. With their cheerful greetings and efficient handling of tasks, these robots set the stage for future dialogue systems. However, the question arises: why are these virtual assistants predominantly female?

The Influence of Social Beliefs

One plausible explanation for the prevalence of female AI avatars is the social belief that women are better suited for roles that require empathy and conversation. This belief extends to virtual companions like Sophia by Hanson Robotics or Erica by Hiroshi Ishiguro. These humanoid robots are designed to engage in conversations and provide companionship, mirroring the belief that women excel in these roles.

On the other hand, physical robots such as Hermes from MIT or Atlas from Boston Dynamics have a distinctly male appearance. This raises the question of whether their design reflects the social beliefs associated with male strength and power.

Gender Roles in AI and the Physical World

The gender roles observed in AI and robotics often mirror those in the physical world. For instance, data from various sources indicate a significant gender gap in the AI talent pool. The number of women pursuing AI-related careers, such as researchers or developers, remains considerably lower than men. This gender disparity is further reinforced in the field of venture capital, where female-led startups receive minimal funding despite evidence of their potential for high returns on investment.

Fictional Representations and Their Impact

Popular media and science fiction also play a role in perpetuating gender stereotypes in AI. The portrayal of male tech titans as the heroes and geniuses in shows like “Silicon Valley” and movies like “The Matrix” reinforces the notion of male dominance in the field. Fictional female robots, when depicted, often assume sexualized forms, either in submissive servitude or as rebellious femme fatales. This representation further solidifies the association of femininity with objectification and subservience.

Designing Virtual Agents

The design of virtual agents and avatars is heavily influenced by user preferences. Studies have shown that consumers often prefer a woman’s voice when seeking assistance from a call center operator. Consequently, virtual assistants have been programmed with submissive personalities characterized by a calm, polite, and eager female voice. However, research has revealed that users do not clearly prefer the submissive type, challenging the assumption that a female voice is inherently more suitable for these roles.

Moving Towards Equality in AI

To address gender stereotypes in AI, several initiatives and efforts are underway. The Partnership on AI, initiated by leading AI companies, seeks to bring together experts and non-experts to develop best practices and guidelines for various AI applications. The focus on human-machine interactions aims to ensure fairness and accuracy in the design of virtual agents. Additionally, conscious efforts are being made to recruit and promote more female talent in AI research, while investors are encouraged to support female-led startups.

In Conclusion

As AI advances, it is crucial to challenge and break free from gender stereotypes in robotics and virtual agents. The prevalence of female voices and avatars can perpetuate existing biases and limit the diversity of AI representations. By promoting gender equality in AI research, adopting fair and accountable AI practices, supporting female founders, and creating media depictions free from gender stereotypes, we can create a more inclusive and representative world of AI.

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