Robots are increasingly being made to mirror humans. The best example of this is the dual-armed robot—such as ABB’s YuMi and Rethink Robotics’ Baxter—designed specifically to work closely with people on the assembly line.

The Benefits of Using a Force/Torque Sensor with a Robot

Miniature force sensors ensure quality of touchscreens, buttons and other electronic assemblies.

If humanoid robots could talk, they would readily admit that their real-world capabilities are much more limited than those showcased in movies and TV shows.