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The first industrial robot was developed by George Devol and Joseph Engelberger in 1947. This robot was called "Unimate" and was used on a General Motors production line to lift and move castings.
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In 1969, robots began to be used in the electronics industry for the handling of electronic components on production lines.
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In 1973, robots with sensors and vision systems were developed to perform more complex and precise tasks in industrial production.
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In 1980, mobile robots began to be used to perform tasks in larger, harder-to-reach areas. These robots were able to move around the factory using sensors and navigation systems
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En 1987, los robots colaborativos comenzaron a ser utilizados en la industria. Estos robots fueron diseñados para trabajar junto a los seres humanos en la línea de producción, mejorando la eficiencia y la seguridad.
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In 1995, robots began to be used in the food industry for tasks such as packaging and sorting food.
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In 2000, humanoid robots began to be developed to perform more complex and precise tasks in industrial production. These robots were designed to mimic the movements of human beings.
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In 2010, autonomous robots began to be used in industry. These robots are capable of making decisions and performing tasks without human intervention.
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In 2015, robots with artificial intelligence began to be used in the industry. These robots are able to learn and adapt to their environment to perform more complex and efficient tasks.
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In 2020, robots have been used in the fight against COVID-19 to disinfect public areas and hospitals, as well as to carry out delivery and transport tasks.