Robots Around Us

🤖 Robots Are Everywhere — But Where Are They?

Most people think robots look like humans, with arms, legs and a funny voice. However, most robots in the world look nothing like us. In fact, you might have one at home and not call it a robot.
🧹 AT HOME: Robot vacuum cleaners move around the house by themselves. They use sensors to “feel” walls and stairs, so they don’t crash or fall. When the battery is low, they go back to their base and recharge.
🏭 IN FACTORIES: Robots have worked in factories for more than sixty years. They build cars, pack boxes and paint things. They don’t get tired or bored, and they never ask for a holiday. This is why companies like them.
🌊 IN DANGEROUS PLACES: Some robots go where humans can’t. They explore the deepest parts of the ocean, where the water would crush a person, and they search inside buildings after earthquakes.
📦 IN THE STREET: In a few cities, small robots on six wheels deliver food. They roll along the pavement at walking speed and stop at crossings. Some people pat them on the head, as if they were dogs.
🤔 WILL ROBOTS REPLACE US? Some jobs, yes. Robots are good at doing the same thing again and again. However, they are not good at being kind, making jokes or understanding feelings. So nurses, teachers and comedians should be safe — for now.