Do you want to work in a truly futuristic field? Have you considered mechatronics? This multidisciplinary field combines the mechanic and electronic sciences in a way that allows for truly cutting edge innovation. Discoveries and inventions in mechatronics have a direct impact on the day to day lives of regular people—influencing the future as we know it.

 

The ten mechatronics videos below demonstrate some of the most remarkable recent innovations in the field, some of which you could soon find in your own home.

Spot

This four-legged robot developed by Boston Dynamics can navigate a huge variety of terrain at surprisingly high speeds. From stairs to hills and everything in between, it will not lose its balance!

Powered by electricity, with hydraulic actuators, the potential for Spot in limitless. A robot like this might be used by the military, search and rescue, or even simple assistance.

 

Gemonoid F

This ultra-realistic humanoid robot was developed by renowned engineer Hiroshi Ishigiro. While there have been other realistic robots, how many have landed acting roles on the stage?

 

Soccer Playing Robots

So far we have explorer robots, and acting robots. What about athletic robots? This soccer-playing robot was created for the Robocup robot soccer tournament. That's right, a World Cup for robots.

 

Microscopic Surgeon bots

As far as humans have come with medical advancements, there are still some limits to what surgeons can do. Some parts of the human body are simply too small for human hands to access. So what if we had robots small enough to do the job? These microscopic bots might someday be used to perform operations as intricate as curing blindness.

 

Atlas

Boston Dynamics is responsible for some of the most fascinating robotics inventions in recent years. Their robot Atlas is remarkable in how it mimics how human beings maintain balance. Although it is still a work in progress, it's amazing to see it in action, waving its "arms" around as it navigates a bumpy field of rocks, or swaying to and fro on a forest hillside.

 

Baxter

Industrial robots are not glamorous as humanoid bots, but they are perhaps more relevant to humanity, at least for the time being. Robots have been at work for a long time now, but perhaps none before have been as user-friendly as Baxter. Baxter is easy to program, and it is significantly less expensive than most other industrial robots, making it an ideal choice for a small business looking to increase efficiency without breaking the bank.

 

Human Support Robot

Caring for the sick has long been a crucial element in all societies. It makes sense, then, that robots would someday get involved; robots would not only free medical personnel to do more work, but they also give patients a greater sense of freedom and autonomy. Being able to care for yourself with a robot might be preferable to many than being dependent on a caretaker.

 

QB Telepresence Robot

This camera-equipped robot on wheels is designed to let you be in two places at one time. Want to walk your child to school when you're away on a business trip? Or maybe you want to check out a new neighborhood while in the comfort of your living room. QB gives you eyes and wheels to go places you otherwise, for any reason, can't reach at that moment.

 

Keecker

Entertainment is one of the biggest driving forces of electronic engineering. How do mechatronics factor in? Well, here is the first ever movie-projector robot. This mobile projection system projects any visual media onto any surface, giving you a portable theatrical experience. Watch your favorite movies projected onto the living room wall, or have a photography exhibit that you can project onto the side of a building. The possibilities seem limitless with this little bot.

 

Ekso

It's no surprise that mechatronics is playing a huge part in medical technology. Ekso is one of the most interesting medical advancements yet. It is a full-blown bionic exoskeleton, so advanced that it can help someone who is paralyzed walk again. 

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