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Industrial Robots Are Inevitable, But Humanoid Robots Are 'Expensive Toys,' Says Russian Scientist
Industrial Robots Are Inevitable, But Humanoid Robots Are 'Expensive Toys,' Says Russian Scientist
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Professor Ivan Ermolov, Deputy Director of the Ishlinsky Institute for Problems in Mechanics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, emphasized the crucial role of industrial robotics in achieving Russia's ambitious technological goals.Prof. Ermolov highlighted the multifaceted benefits of industrial robots, citing increased productivity and the ability of robots to alleviate labor shortages, among the key drivers.He used the example of automated packaging machines, where a single machine outperforms human workers by a significant margin, illustrating the clear efficiency gains from automation. However, Ermolov acknowledged the significant challenges in implementing robotics.Finally, Prof. Ermolov expressed skepticism regarding the practicality of humanoid robots, exemplified by those developed by companies such as Boston Dynamics. He argued that mimicking human anatomy in robotics is inefficient.He added, "It is the same with humanoid robots: 50 degrees of mobility and their interaction are beautiful tasks for scientists, but an ineffective solution in terms of practical application. My personal opinion is that it is a beautiful, expensive toy."
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Industrial Robots Are Inevitable, But Humanoid Robots Are 'Expensive Toys,' Says Russian Scientist
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The scientist's comments come in the wake of President Vladimir Putin's recent announcement at the 2024 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum aiming to place Russia among the top 25 nations in industrial robotization in the near future.
Professor Ivan Ermolov, Deputy Director of the Ishlinsky Institute for Problems in Mechanics of the
Russian Academy of Sciences, emphasized the crucial role of industrial robotics in achieving Russia's ambitious technological goals.
"Nowadays, the robotization of industry is inevitable. Firstly, robots provide quality stability and solve the problem of human error. Therefore, almost all automotive plants are robotized, except for operations that can only be performed manually," Prof. Ermolov told Sputnik in an interview.
Prof. Ermolov highlighted the multifaceted benefits of industrial robots, citing increased productivity and the ability of robots to alleviate labor shortages, among the key drivers.
He used the example of automated packaging machines, where a single machine
outperforms human workers by a significant margin, illustrating the clear efficiency gains from automation. However, Ermolov acknowledged the significant challenges in implementing robotics.
"The need to restructure production facilities is certainly a psychological and economic factor limiting the introduction of robots. And a number of products will have to be adapted to robotic technologies, otherwise they will be useless."
Finally, Prof. Ermolov expressed skepticism regarding the practicality of humanoid robots, exemplified by those developed by companies such as Boston Dynamics. He argued that mimicking human anatomy in robotics is inefficient.
"A car is not a mechanized horse; it has a completely different principle of motion. That is, when people switched from horses to cars, they used wheels instead of developing mechanical hooves," the scientist argued.
He added, "It is the same with humanoid robots: 50 degrees of mobility and their interaction are beautiful tasks for scientists, but an ineffective solution in terms of practical application. My personal opinion is that it is a beautiful, expensive toy."
