1. By Daniel McCallum The Many Applications of Robots

2. The Use of Robots Robots are used extensively in today’s world, from our kitchens to the factories where our vehicles are made.

3. What is a Robot? A robot by definition is a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.

4. Popular Applications The 10 most popular robot applications in industry are as follows…

5. #1-Robotic Handling Operations These machines are used largely for metal machining and plastic moulding.

6. #2-Robotic Welding This includes arc welding and spot welding; major processes in automotive factories.

7. #3-Robotic Assembly Press-fitting, inserting, and assembly are all included in this category.

8. #4-Robotic Dispensing Painting and gluing, make up the majority of these operations.

9. #5-Robotic Processing Processing is a small segment of the robotic industry, its main uses are laser and water jet cutting.

10. Works Cited http://blog.robotiq.com/bid/52886/industrial-robots-5- most-popular-applications http://www.weldingengineer.com/Robotic-Welding.htm http://blogs.jabil.com/2013/04/23/ten-popular- industrial-robot-applications/

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