robotassistanse

Robotassistanse is the field concerned with deploying robotic systems to provide assistance to people and to help with tasks. It spans service robots that operate in homes and workplaces, medical and rehabilitative robots, and industrial automation designed to work alongside humans.

Most implementations rely on sensing, perception, planning and control, manipulation, and human–robot interaction. Perception uses cameras, LiDAR, and tactile sensors; planning algorithms decide tasks and trajectories; manipulation covers grippers and end-effectors; interaction includes voice, gestures, or traditional control interfaces. Advances in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and speech processing enable more autonomous and adaptive behavior.

Applications of robotassistanse are broad. Home assistance includes robots that help with mobility, reminders, cooking, and cleaning. Healthcare devices assist rehabilitation, elder care, and hospital logistics. Industrial settings use collaborative robots, or cobots, to share workspaces with people and improve throughput. Other domains include logistics, search and rescue, and disaster response.

Robotassistanse emerged from the broader robotics and AI fields. Industrial robots and cobots have been common in manufacturing since the late 20th century; consumer service and medical robots have become more widespread in the 21st century, aided by advances in sensors, AI, and connectivity.

Safety and ethics are important considerations. Standards such as ISO 10218 for industrial robots and ISO/TS 15066 for collaborative robots, along with guidance for service robots, address safety. Privacy and data security concerns arise from connected devices, as do questions about job displacement, consent, and accessible design.

Future developments aim to improve reliability, safety assurance, and user acceptance while reducing cost. Ongoing research continues to advance perception, manipulation, energy efficiency, and natural interaction, supported by evolving standards and regulatory frameworks.