The high-tech trade fair held in Germany in March provided an opportunity to take stock of scientific advances in the field of robotics.
It was an opportunity for all of us to take stock of the evolution of science in this field.
Today, manufacturers are demonstrating their incredible ability to turn robots into the doctors, firemen and friends of tomorrow.
Robotics and medicine
And yes, medicine is certainly the first field to await the arrival of robotics.
Although the advances in robotics over the last few decades have been enormous, doctors are constantly on the lookout for new, innovative solutions that will save or improve the comfort of their patients’ lives. 
With this in mind, robotics now makes it possible to create robotic prostheses and exoskeletons to give men and women the chance to resume their lives or their passions.
A case in point is Jason Barnes, an arm amputee who was able to continue playing the drums, even better than before, thanks to a prosthesis, or Tamara Mena who is now able to walk again thanks to an Exoskeleton.
Robotics and safety
Robotics has also made progress in the field of security.
Indeed, Iron Man may soon no longer be considered a fictional character, thanks to these humanoid robots designed to protect citizens. 
The first concrete example is the fire-fighting robot developed for the US Navy.
It should be able to assist humans in managing fires on American ships.
Also in the humanoid category is the security guard robot developed by students at the University of Florida and still at the prototype stage.
The robot, called Telebot, is fully remote-controllable and would enable disabled guards to continue their jobs in other conditions.
Companion robots
Companion robots will soon be able to look after children, accompany the elderly or train athletes.
Far from replacing human contact, these robots are nonetheless designed to assist in everyday life.
One of the best-known is NAO.
This little French humanoid robot is capable of interacting with children and keeping them occupied with custom-developed applications.
The Keecker robot is also an everyday ally, thanks to its integrated projector.
This means you can watch a film or play a video game on any wall in the house without any special installation, as the robot moves around on its own.
Today, smartphones have become our personal technology, enabling us to interact with others as well as organize and entertain ourselves.
Romo was therefore invented as a pet robot based on the technology of your iOS cell phone.
And if you didn’t know, robots are also great athletes.
Take this tennis-playing robot, for example, as he takes on Timo Boll.
View this impressive duel.
Are you ready to experiment with pet robots?
