Rodney Brooks invented Baxter in 2012. These are robots that perform small repetitive jobs such as packing and sorting items (Baxter with intera, 2014 ). They are cheap enough for companies and individuals who cannot afford enormous and more sophisticated robots. They captured my attention because they are not huge and ugly as ordinary robots. This technology will impact the performance of companies by reducing the time spent on repetitive duties such as packing. In case my employers buy this robot, I will not be affected personally, but the performance of the entire company will improve. This invention has the potential for improvement. Its inventors can make a bigger and more efficient robot that can work on more involving jobs.
Advantages
- Hastens the handling of tasks in companies
- It does not require special skills, except when installing the robot.
Disadvantage
Replaces human beings: causes unemployment.
References
Baxter with intera 3 (2014). Web.