Autonomous robots are robots that can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance. Many kinds of robots have some degree of autonomy. Different robots can be autonomous in different ways. A high degree of autonomy is particularly desirable in fields such as space exploration, cleaning floors, mowing lawns, and waste water treatment. Some modern factory robots are "autonomous" within the strict confines of their direct environment.
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It’s been 14 years since the first Dutch police drone — why are they still barely used?
Why Dutch police created two drones in the early 2000s, and what drone policing will be like in the future.
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Scientists used underwater drones to find out when sperm whales like to eat
Researchers equipped the robots with acoustic monitoring devices that recorded the 'click' sounds made by the whales.
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The Neato Botvac D6 robo-vacuum is a godsend for hairy pet owners
This adorable, D-shaped robot can definitely handle what your pets drop, as long as you're willing to let it make a few passes. ...
