Applications and Real World Connections
What are 3 places robots can be used:
Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Farming, Chatbots etc...
What does NLP stand for?
NLP ---> Natural Language Processing
What do Robotic Engineers do on a daily?
They build, configure and test robots
What does the acronym IoRT mean?
IoRT = Internet of Robotics Things
Name a 3 examples of where robots can be used:
What tools use digital Technology?
AI, Softwares, Computers, Chatbots, Apps...
Give three examples of sectors/industries that are impacted by these advancements.
Healthcare, education, agriculture, finance, customer service.
What is a Robotics Engineer?
They're designers responsible for creating robots/systems that are capable of doing what humans are incapable of doing.
What are the TWO types of robots?
Service and Field robots.
- Reduces human danger
- Executes unwanted tasks
- Robots don't need Basic Necessities
- Robots can be in any shape
How does digital technology affect the robotics industry
Robots rely on digital technology to act actnomonous, increasing sales and efficiency
How do advancements made in digital technology affect our industries?
- Replaces repetitive tasks
- Raises efficiency/cut costs
- Emerges new roles
- Old roles begin to shrink/disappear
Name 4 skills needed to become a Robotics Engineer"
Active learning
Mathematics skills
Communication skills
Problem solving and decision making skills
- Sensors
- Actuators
- Edge computing
- Cloud integration
- Connection
What are the cons of robots?
- Needs power to effectively operate
- They have limited mobility
- Robots struggle to adapt to unpredicted factors
How is the internet of (robotics of) things used in robots?
Converts data into decisions and makes the robots adapt accordingly
What will happen to Junior Robotics Engineering Roles by 2028?
Approximately 45% of Robotic Engineering tasks will be replaced by Advanced AI, which puts Junior roles at risk for replacement.
What are the advantages of the career, Robotics Engineer?
- Good salary
- Job security
- Significantly contributes to society
What component is considered the foundation of IoRT?
- Connectivity
Name 2 impacts on society from IoRT:
- Makes robots more connected, efficient and autonomous
- Raises productivity levels
- Establishes new jobs
- Makes demand/reduces demand
How does addictive manufacturing, a trend in digital technology, used in robotics engineering? Mention two points!
- Cost savings
- Complex and customizable designs
- Doubles production capability
What is software innovation?
The invention of a new way to compute something. It also refers the enhancement of software that introduces new capabilities, improves efficiency and has the ability to solve complex problems. But it can also be defined as the outcome of a new software product that causes business and technological change.
Name 2 Highschool Courses you would need to take to prepare for this career pathway?
- Mathematics (functions and calculus)
- Physics
- Computer science
What component lets robots make digital decisions?
Actuators
By 2030 what is the approximate amount of jobs that will be replaced?
20 Million!