A tour of different robots from different countries.

1. Amazing Robots Across the World
E.O

2. Overview
• Robot definition
• Review of unique robots
• Summarization
• Reference list

3. Definition of a Robot
• A robot is an electronic object that can
be programmed to do different tasks.
Modern robots are self-functioning
units that use electronic and
mechanical parts to perform complex
tasks in multiple environments.
Bellis, M. (2019, October 14). A brief history of the robot. Retrieved February 23, 2021, from
https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-a-robot-1992364

4. Robot 1 -
Flipperbot
• Created by Adafruit
Industries.
• Made in New York City, New
York.
• Educational tool for learning
robotic controls.
• Can be 3D printed at home.
• Each leg can be controlled
seperately.
IEEE. (2020) Flipperbot. IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved from https://robots.ieee.org/robots/flipperbot/
Adafruit Industries. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2021, from https://www.adafruit.com/about

5. Robot 2 - Lucie
• Created by Verity Studios.
• Developed
in Binzmühlestrassem,
Switzerland.
• Drone built for
entertainment purposes.
• Used for indoor events and
stage plays.
• Drones can wear hand-made
costumes.
• Each drone weighs only 50
grams.
IEEE. (2020) Lucie. IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved from https://robots.ieee.org/robots/lucie/
Verity Studios. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2021, from https://veritystudios.com/about

6. Robot 3 - HEXA
• Created by Vincross in Beijing, China.
• Consumer robot for learning
programming.
• Started as an art project.
• Carried house plants around the house.
• Has six legs for easy maneuverability.
IEEE. (2020) HEXA. IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved from https://robots.ieee.org/robots/hexa/
Vincross. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2021, from https://www.vincross.com/en/about

7. Robot Summary
Robots are
becoming more
available to
consumers.
Robots built
for multiple
purposes.
Each robot
has unique
features and
designs.

8. Reference List
• Adafruit Industries. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2021, from
https://www.adafruit.com/about
• Bellis, M. (2019, October 14). A brief history of the robot. Retrieved February 14,
2021, from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-a-robot-1992364
• IEEE. (2020) Flipper. IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved from
https://robots.ieee.org/robots/flipperbot/
• IEEE. (2020) HEXA. IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved from
https://robots.ieee.org/robots/hexa/
• IEEE. (2020) Lucie. IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved from
https://robots.ieee.org/robots/lucie/
• Verity Studios. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2021, from
https://veritystudios.com/about
• Vincross. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2021, from
https://www.vincross.com/en/about