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This summary by David Hann discusses the current signs of the times in the robotics industry, including niche applications in toys and hobbies, as well as the start of generalized platforms. The article points out current limitations in machine vision, voice recognition, distributive computing, concurrency, and standardized code such as ROS and Pyro. However, there have been significant developments in higher processing power, more data storage, and affordable sensors. Keys to a brighter tomorrow include concurrency and coordination runtime, decentralized software services, simplified code, and shorter sensing loops for increased speed. The use of simulated environments for testing robots before implementation has also proven to be beneficial in reducing costs and enabling the creation of more complex robots.
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Robots in Every Home Summary David Hann
Signs of the Times • Industry Use • Niche applications • Toys • Hobbyists • Start of generalized platforms
Current Limitations • Machine Vision • Voice Recognition • Distributive computing • Concurrency • Standardized Code (ROS, pyro)
Developments • Higher processing power • More data storage • Affordable sensors
Keys to a Brighter Tomorrow • Concurrency and Coordination Runtime (CCR) • Decentralized Software Services (DSS)
Conventional • Simplified Code • Wait for turn in loop • Wait Time Can Be Long
Concurrent • Allows parallel processing • Shorter sensing loops • Speed from Sensor to Motor Increased
Simulated Environment • Tests Robots before Implementation • Decreases Costs • Allows Complicated Robots