Facts about Robots

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   Spot, Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot, has been deployed by multiple organizations since 2020 to inspect nuclear facilities, map disaster zones, and monitor construction sites in hazardous environments too dangerous for humans.

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   Over 3 million industrial robots operate globally as of 2024, with approximately 2.7 million units deployed in manufacturing facilities across Asia, Europe, and North America.

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   The da Vinci surgical robot, first used in 1999, has performed over 10 million minimally invasive procedures worldwide by enabling surgeons to operate through small incisions with enhanced precision and control.

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   Sophia, a humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics, became the first robot to receive citizenship in 2017 when Saudi Arabia granted her legal personhood status.

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   Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot achieved a backflip in 2017, demonstrating advanced dynamic balance and mobility capabilities previously thought impossible for bipedal machines.

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   In 1961, the Unimate became the first industrial robot when General Motors installed it in a New Jersey factory to perform die-casting tasks.

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