Robotics Scenario Examples
- Training in robotics for children
Problem
The future is robotic, and current educational options often lack engaging and age-appropriate introductions to robotics for children. This leaves them unprepared for the technological advancements that will shape their world.
Potential Solutions
- Creating gamified learning platforms that teach robotics through virtual challenges
- Developing affordable DIY robot kits with progressive difficulty levels
- Building AR/VR solutions for hands-on robot programming practice
- Designing “learn by example” robots that show their decision-making process in real-time
Example
Academia Maker is a STEAM academy where learning is fun. They offer courses for kids, teens, adults, and teachers in electronics, programming, robotics, and game development. Participants will have a blast while developing key skills for their future.
- Last-Mile Delivery Automation
Problem
Urban last-mile delivery faces critical inefficiencies with rising e-commerce demands, increasing labor costs, traffic congestion, and environmental impact.
Potential Solutions
- Developing compact, energy-efficient robots for urban delivery
- Solving navigation in high-density residential areas
- Creating secure package handling mechanisms
Example
Starship Technologies is a company that uses small, cute-looking robots to deliver packages. These robots are like little rolling boxes with wheels, and they can drive themselves around sidewalks to deliver things like food, groceries, and other small items.
- Elder Care Assistance
Problem
As the global population ages, there’s an increasing shortage of caregivers while more seniors wish to maintain independence at home. Current eldercare faces challenges with high costs, caregiver burnout, and inconsistent care quality.
Potential Solutions
- Building intuitive robotic helpers for medication management
- Developing mobility assistance robots that can navigate home environments
- Creating companionship robots with advanced social interaction capabilities
Example
Elli-Q is a friendly-looking robot designed to keep older adults company and help them stay connected. It’s like having a helpful and entertaining companion at home.
- Agricultural Optimization
Problem
Agriculture faces critical challenges with labor shortages, increasing food production demands, climate change, and sustainability needs. Current methods struggle to maintain efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Potential Solutions
- Designing lightweight robots for precise crop monitoring and harvesting
- Creating autonomous systems for indoor vertical farming
- Developing weather-resistant robots for year-round field operations
Example
Vitibot is a French agritech startup specializing in vineyard automation and optimization. The company developed Bakus, a solar-powered autonomous robot designed to address labor shortages, enhance efficiency, and reduce environmental impact in viticulture.
- Robotic solutions for SAR:
Problem
One significant challenge in search and rescue (SAR) operations is locating and extracting survivors in complex, hazardous environments after natural disasters like earthquakes.
Potential Solutions
- Miniature Robotic Prototypes equipped with sensors to detect even the slightest movements (like breathing) under collapsed structures
- Drones to provide real-time aerial surveillance, mapping disaster areas, and identifying potential survivor locations
- Implement sensors that can detect dangerous gases, mobile phone signals, and use infrared cameras to locate survivors. These sensors can be integrated into both ground robots and drones
Example
Monopulse is a provider of innovative robotic solutions aimed at optimizing Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. Their solutions focus on leveraging autonomous drones equipped with advanced sensors.