Stanford

The Assistive Robotics and Manipulation (ARM) Lab at Stanford has been working hard to develop revolutionary robots that can help reshape everyday life. The ARM Lab specializes in researching, developing, and creating cutting-edge robots that specialize in perceiving environments to adapt better their ability to perform tasks.

The ARM Lab specializes in three different categories of robotic research, including robotic assistants, connected devices, and intelligent wearables, all three of which have different uses while still utilizing the same technology. First, the robotic assistants, perform “complex service tasks” by assisting and amplifying the efforts of human collaborators. Next is the connected devices, a sub-class of robots that leverages situational data to anticipate needs. Finally, intelligent wearables, which are described as being able to “leverage situational awareness and human observation to mobilize with transparency”.

The prospect of this new class of robots is especially exciting because of its endless possibilities to revolutionize the daily lives of all people. From cooking to cleaning, the possibility of an adaptable robot, that can analyze its surroundings and perform its task differently based on its needs is exciting and a possible game changer for many industries as well.

However they may be utilized, the possibilities for this new technology are nearly endless, and by all means, should excite anybody interested in robotics. From daily life to industrial use, the ARM Lab’s developments will undeniably play a huge role in advancing humanity and is the next big step in the continuous development of robotics.

By: Arjun Desai