The topic of this report is the immersive form of robotics. Robotics is a growing industry that has been introduced into a number of fields. In this report I will provide a brief overview of the history of robotics, how robotics are being used in different fields, and where one can purchase a robotic device. Robotics will be discussed at Immersion 2015.
In 1941, the term "robotics" was coined by Isaac Asimov in his Three Laws of Robotics. The first electric robots were created in Bristol, England by William Grey Walter. In 1954, George Devol invented Utimate, a digitally operated robot. In 1969, a robot dubbed Freddy I, was invented in the United Kingdom. Freddy I could build wooden blocks, but it took a few hours to do. In 1974, David Silver invented The Silver Arm, which was the first robot that could move like a human arm. In 1994, Cyberknife, a precision surgical tool, was created by Dr. John Adler. In 2002, the Roomba vacuum (see left image) was released to the public. Robotics is defined by dictionary.com as "the use of computer-controlled robots to perform manual tasks, especially on an assembly line. Although robotics have been used in mass-production facilities, they are also being used in the medical field, educational field, and in the military. Robotics is a growing industry that has seen vast improvements since the turn of the century. A company named iRobot released a robotic vacuum in 2001 called Roomba. It scans rooms and vacuums them accordingly. Self-driving cars have also been in the works for the past couple years although none have been mass-produced or sold.
The field where robotics has made the biggest impact is the medical field. Robotic devices have been used to perform surgery more accurately. Just last year I was reading an article about how a doctor performed successful surgery on a patient from the other side of the world using robotic arms. Robotic prosthetic limbs have also made a great impact in the medical field. The image to the right shows a robotic arm that is connected to the patients brain. These connections allow the patient to control the arm with their mind. 
The price of a Roomba robot depends on which model you want to buy. The prices range from $100-$700. Remote controlled robots have been mass produced and sold for the past couple years. One example would be the remote control helicopters that became popular in 2013 and 2014. Robotics is another immersive technology that will see great improvements in the years to come.
The video below shows a paraplegic man walking with the help of a robotic suit. This man kicked a soccer ball which represented the start of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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