The document discusses different types of robots around the world. It defines a robot as a machine that can move and perform tasks independently. Examples of robots described include Baxter from Rethink Robotics, which assists with assembly line work; Colossus from Shark Robotics, which helps first responders with dangerous situations; and Twendy One from Waseda University, which is designed to assist the elderly.

1. BY: A.S
Robots Around
the World

2. Overview
• Robot Definition
• Robot Examples
• Baxter
• Colossus
• Twendy One
• Summary & Wrap-Up

3. Robot Definition
• "a machine that resembles a living
creature in being capable of
moving independently and
performing complex actions often
repetitive tasks."
• (Merriam Webster, 2021)

4. Baxter
• Creator: Rethink Robotics
• Location: USA (Boston)
• Category: Industrial
• Purpose: Assist people on assembly
lines with tasks
• (IEEE, 2018)

5. Colossus
• Creator: Shark Robotics
• Location: France
• Category: Disaster Response
• Purpose: To assist first responders
with dangerous tasks.
• (IEEE, 2019)

6. Twendy One
• Creator: Waseda University
• Location: Japan
• Category: Humanoids and Research
• Purpose: To help elderly people with
tasks.
• (IEEE, 2018)

7. Summary
• Robot
• Self-Controlled objects
• Humanoid/Non-Humanoid
• Robot Examples:
• Baxter (Rethink Robotics)
• Colossus (Shark Robotics)
• Twendy One (Waseda
University)

8. References
• Definition of ROBOT. Merriam Webster.
Retrieved March 25, 2021, from Merriam-
webster.com website:
https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/robot
• IEEE. (2018, May 18). Twendy One.
Retrieved March 25, 2021, from Ieee.org
website:
https://robots.ieee.org/robots/twendyone/
• IEEE. (2019, April 23). Colossus. Retrieved
March 25, 2021, from Ieee.org website:
https://robots.ieee.org/robots/colossus/
• IEEE. (2018a, May 18). Baxter. Retrieved
March 25, 2021, from Ieee.org website:
https://robots.ieee.org/robots/baxter/