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Domain-Specific Robotics Research

Throughout 2010, IFTF systematically researched and synthesized this view of the future of robotics. We distilled all of that information in the materials now at the tips of your fingers, or perhaps your gripper. Delve into these ten domain papers analyzing where we think the largest transformations are imminent and the impact will be greatest. In each domain, we consider how machines may help us understand ourselves, how they may extend human abilities, or how they may automate tasks that are currently human responsibilities, or entirely beyond our capabilities. We hope this research helps you consider how the Robot Renaissance may play out in your work, and in your life. After all, the future of robotics is ultimately the future of humanity.

Publication Date

2010

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  • SR-1348_Robot_Renaissance_Intro_rdr.pdf

    Robot Renaissance: The Future of Human-Machine Interaction - Introduction

  • SR-1348_Robots_in_Caring_Roles_rdr.pdf

    Robots in Caring and Healing Roles

  • SR-1348_Machines_as_Cognitive_Extensions_rdr.pdf

    Machines as Cognitive Extensions and Learning Partners

  • SR-1348_Cybernetic_Cities_rdr.pdf

    Cybernetic Cities

  • SR-1348_Grey_Collar_Workers_rdr.pdf

    An Infusion of "Grey-collar" Workers

  • SR-1348_Robot_in_Every_Home_rdr.pdf

    A Robot in Every Home

  • SR-1348_When_Fields_and_Machines_Coexist_rdr.pdf

    When Fields and Machines Coexist in Cybernetic Grace

  • SR-1348_Let_Them_Robotain_Us_rdr.pdf

    Let Them Robotain Us

  • SR-1348_Robots_for_Scientists_rdr.pdf

    Robots for Scientists, Robots as Scientists

  • SR-1348_Mechanical_Soldiers_on_the_Front_Lines_rdr.pdf

    Mechanical Soldiers on the Front Lines

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