Understanding the basics of Robotics

 Omniverse? Well that sounds like a name right out of a transformers movie. You may be asking, what is the omniverse, and how is it related to robotics? Don't worry, I will answer your questions straight away! While Nvidia took the world by storm by breaking records and overtaking apple in valuation, they also announced omniverse and its relation to robotics which was silenced by the other headlines. Omniverse is a computing platform which is used to enhance digital designs by integrating features of 3D. It is a platform to develop new tools and workflows using software and other tools such as generative AI along with OpenUSD.  In the omniverse platform, Nvidia launched Isaac Sim which is a software platform built to support the increasingly roboticisied and automated world. I is a powerful simulation platform which can be used to develop and test robots. Nvidia's experience in graphics allows the environment to be highly realistic. The Isaac Sim allows developers and researche

 The current Buzzword in our world is AI, but what exactly is AI?  AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines. These systems are designed to think and act like humans. They are programmed to make decisions based on data and learning from their experiences. You’ve most probably encountered AI in various forms, such as virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa which are personal assistants, recommendation systems on Netflix, and even your Instagram and X feed. AI can analyse a large amount of data quickly and accurately, this ability of AI makes it really useful and important in today's digital age. So, how exactly does AI affect Robotics? When AI is integrated into robotics, it gives robots the ability to learn from their surroundings and previous actions, and make decisions autonomously. This integration results in AI-powered robots that are more versatile and capable than robots which do not have AI integrated in them. Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has stated that &

 Drones Part 2 Welcome back to the second part of our exploration of the various applications of drones in our daily lives. In the previous blog, we delved into how drones are revolutionizing the military, agriculture, and photography/videography sectors. Let's continue our journey by examining more fascinating and practical uses of drones. 4. Search and Rescue Operations - Drones offer multiple advantages in rescue missions. Drones can provide real time footage aerially which allows people to scope out the layout and help people plan out rescue missions, this is more efficient. Moreover, drones can cover large areas in a short amount of time. There are drones of various sizes and capabilities, for example some very compact drones can fly through tight spaces or drones that can change their shape to fit through unusually shaped spaces.  Drones also have thermal sensors and cameras can be used for finding missing people. Drones can also access areas which are dangerous for humans to

 Drones In Real Life As explored in the last blog, drones are autonomous aircraft. In the 21st century, there has been a rapid progression in drone technologies which has led to an increase in the usage of drones in different sectors. In this blog, I will explore some of the uses of drones in our lives.  I had a chance to experience drones in a workshop held by SUTD where I learned the basics of controlling and coding a drone to get functions done. I wrote this blog to share my findings on the possible uses of drones.  1. Military drones - The first application of drones is the military. Modern military drones have a plethora of sensors and advanced surveillance systems. This can help drones be used for intelligence and provide real-time information that can be used by the military. One such example is the Sky Hawk Drone from China. The drone aims to be stealthy and efficient in reconnaissance roles.  Another type of military drone is an armed drone. These drones are used to carry out

What are drones? Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAV), are basically aircrafts without any human pilot or crew on board the aircraft. They have rapidly emerged as  a transformative technology and has a plethora of uses and a lot of functionality.  History of Drones - Drones weren't always the advanced and concise pieces of technologies they are, the idea and concept dates back to the 1840s where "incendiary balloons" were launched and used for military purposes. Since then, drones have come a long way. The first quadcopters, a common feature in many modern commercial drones, was first created in the 1900s. In 1916, the first pilotless aircraft was developed during World War 1. At that time, most of the drones were used for military purposes, however now they have a lot more functionality than just military weapons.  Technological Advancements in drones: 1. Artificial Intelligence - In recent times, computer vision and AI has been equipped to drones, this in

 Many people ask the question, "How does robotics affect our life?". Well, in this blog I'll answer that question for you! Robots are utilised in many different industries, from manufacturing to logistics, and robots have become an integral component of our lives. Robots can carry out activities that humans find risky, repetitive, or challenging save time, and make our lives much easier!  Domestic uses: The demand for domestic robots has been increasing rapidly. The most popular domestic robot is a robot vacuum cleaner, also known as a 'Roomba'. It is an extremely useful device that helps save time and does a monotonous task and does it efficiently. It has a plethora of sensors such as a cliff sensor and an infrared sensor which allows the Roomba to prevent falls and navigate safely without causing damage to the house or to itself, Roomba are equipped with inertial sensors and accelerometers that help determine the robot's orientation and changes in motion. Th