2.1.6 Evolution of technology industries

This is a robot used in manufacture. They are automated, programmable and can move on three or more axes.

• Autonomous vehicles

• Industrial robots

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

These are intellectual machines which can complete tasks on their own, without specific human control nor intervention.

• Autonomous robots

• Industrial robots

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

Also called a self-drive car, is a vehicle which can sense its environment and move safely without much human input, if at all.

• Autonomous vehicles

• Industrial robots

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

The use of computer technology to create a simulated environment via head-mounted displays (HMDs).

• Autonomous vehicles

• Industrial robots

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

Allow users to see the real world overlaying additional information onto the scene

• Autonomous vehicles

• Industrial robots

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

The ability for computer systems to simulate a function normally undertaken by people, such as learning and solving simple and complex problems.

• Autonomous vehicles

• Industrial robots

• Virtual Reality

• Augmented Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

An artificial intelligence application. This is the process of using mathematical models from data to help computer systems learn without further direct instructions from people.

• Autonomous vehicles

• Industrial robots

• Machine learning

• Augmented Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

Refers to the network of physical objects or "things" embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity to exchange data with other devices or systems over the internet. 

• Autonomous vehicles

• Industrial robots

• Machine learning

• Internet of Things

• Artificial Intelligence

Use: Welding (e.g., welding car panels together).

• Autonomous vehicles

• Industrial robots

• Machine learning

• Internet of Things

• Artificial Intelligence

Robomowe - finds its location on the grass and guides the robot around the lawn, ensuring that every blade of grass is cut.

• Autonomous robots

• Industrial robots

• Machine learning

• Internet of Things

• Artificial Intelligence