Robotics

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History of innovation November 17, 2021 Computing, Firsts, Military, Robotics, Security and Defense, Sensing and Devices, Software, The 2000s

Robot teams: Centibots

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Robots coordinate, communicate and create milestones at the same time.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Firsts, Health, Products, Robotics, Seminal Innovations, Sensing and Devices, Software, The 1990s

Telerobotic surgery

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Less invasive surgery. Steadier hands. More happy patients.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Computing, Firsts, Robotics, Seminal Innovations, Sensing and Devices, Software, The 2010s

MOTOBOT

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The first autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot.

History of innovation August 26, 1966 Artificial Intelligence, Firsts, Robotics, Seminal Innovations, Software, The 1960s

Shakey the Robot

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The first mobile robot that could perceive, plan, and execute assigned tasks.