Unimate: The First Industrial Robot and Its Impact

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is everywhere these days. We see it in our phones when we talk to Siri or Google Assistant. It recommends videos on YouTube, movies on Netflix, and posts on TikTok. It powers self-driving cars, medical scanners, chatbots, and even creative tools that can paint pictures or write songs. But despite how common it has become, there is still a lot of confusion about what AI really is and what AI companies are trying to build. Some people imagine robots that will replace us. Others think of AI as a helpful tool, like a super-smart assistant. The truth is not so simple. To understand the goals of AI companies, we need to look at the different layers of what they are doing, what they hope to achieve, and why it matters to all of us. https://lnkd.in/g_gB2tss

Excited to share our Mechatronics project developed by team #intellivision. Together with Isuru Samarakkody and Ruwantha, we successfully designed and built an autonomous robot that: ✅ Navigates a predefined track by line following ✅ Detects and responds to four pillars using white LED indicators ✅ Carries a box and places it in a pre-assigned color-coded zone (Red, Green, or Blue) ✅ Uses programmable LED indicators to display the target zone A big thank you to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, for guiding us throughout this journey. #Robotics #Mechatronics #Engineering #Automation #Innovation #Teamwork

Quick update! 🚀 I've been immersed in my Mechatronic design project these days. Here's a sneak peek at the user interface I've developed, which allows users to control the system and monitor its status. More details to come soon! ⚙️🤖 #Mechatronics #Robotics #Engineering #ProjectUpdate #StudentProjects

It is a great pleasure to share that I have successfully completed my Master’s thesis at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Department of Mechatronics, entitled: “Object Identification and Positioning through AI Techniques with the CR5 Robot.” 🎓🤖 This research presents the development of an intelligent system for object detection and manipulation using the Dobot CR5 collaborative robot and the Intel RealSense D435i camera. The study focuses on the role of computer vision in robotics, applying the YOLOv8 algorithm for real-time object detection. The practical part includes camera–robot calibration, integration of the DH Robotics gripper, and the demonstration of automated pick-and-place tasks. The results demonstrate that combining AI and collaborative robotics provides an effective solution for automation and industrial applications. Many thanks to Prof. Assoc. Dr. Xhevahir Bajrami for his valuable guidance throughout this journey. The entire process was both challenging and rewarding, and it demonstrated the real potential of combining AI-based vision systems with industrial robotics to solve practical automation tasks. #UniversityOfPrishtina #Mechatronics #ArtificialIntelligence #ComputerVision #Robotics #Automation #YOLOv8 #IntelRealSense #DobotCR5 #SmartManufacturing #Innovation

We are pleased to announce a new collaboration partner with the Norwegian Society of Mechatronics 🤩👏 NSOM aims to builds a strong academic and social community for Mechatronics engineers, fostering knowledge exchange and connecting academia with industry. We look forward to how this will support our members in achieving their goals and gaining the knowledge they need to solve challenges and tasks for our ASV. #mechatronics #agder #robotics #STEM

🚀 Student Robotics Innovation! Excited to share that one of my students has successfully designed and built an RC Car using robotics components including DC Motors, wheels, Qubits controller, and sensors. 🔹 The RC Car is powered by DC Motors for smooth driving and precise control. 🔹 The project demonstrates how students can integrate mechanical design, electronics, and programming into a functional robotics system. 🔹 With the addition of sensors (ultrasonic/IR), this RC Car can also move towards becoming a self-driving autonomous prototype. 💡 Key Learning: Hands-on robotics projects like this help students understand core concepts in motor control, power management, wireless communication, and automation. Proud of the creativity and dedication shown by the student! 👏 #Robotics #Engineering #STEM #Innovation #HandsOnLearning #RCcar #StudentProjects #DCMotor

The future of industry is being reshaped by automation and robotics. From smart factories that depend on PLCs and VFDs to autonomous robots powered by embedded systems, technology is redefining how machines interact with their environment. The integration of mechanics, electronics, and programming—known as mechatronics—is now at the core of innovation. It enables the development of smarter, more reliable, and more sustainable solutions. Every step forward in efficiency and safety is driven by engineers who combine these disciplines to create systems that adapt to the challenges of modern industry. #Automation #Robotics #Mechatronics #Engineering #Innovation #SmartIndustry

Innovation from the Atlas Mountains Young inventor Amin Akhbach has developed a mechanical robotic hand using the simplest local resources: wood, plastic tubes, and small motors. This project highlights the spirit of creativity and innovation in rural mountain areas, aiming to inspire youth to explore the world of robotics and mechatronics starting with accessible materials. 🌍 A prototype that paves the way for educational, medical, and industrial applications, proving that determination can turn the impossible into reality. #Innovation #Robotics #AtlasMountains #Morocco #Creativity

Baymax from the movie Big Hero 6 was powered by super-capacitors. When that movie came out in 2014, such technology was assumed impossible and the work of fiction but now high capacity capacitors seem to be a decent alternatives to traditional batteries.

Being an enthusiast about Robotics, I am excited to share my progress in making my fully customized Self-Balancing Robo. The purpose of making this little robo was to learn the real use of microcontrollers in real-life projects. Another reason for building this little guy was to build it using locally available components that are cheaper in cost but can operate well. As these cheaper modules are not precise and have many flaws in them, this was a very challenging part for me, and also, the job of an Engineer is to make things possible using very less opportunities. ⚙How this little guy works: It works on the principle of an Inverted Pendulum. In my words, the principle says “the higher the height, the easier it is to balance.” What if we want to stabilize a pencil or a long stick on our finger? You can find the answer by yourself. Wanna build your own Self-Balancing Robot, follow my GitHub: [https://lnkd.in/dfReC27K] #Arduino #Robotics #EmbeddedSystems #DIYProjects #PIDControl #SelfBalancingRobot #Electronics #Engineering