Mankind’s Most Amazing Robots And How They’ll Change Our Lives

By All That's Interesting | Edited By Savannah Cox
Published November 13, 2012
Updated September 29, 2018

Robots Used For Defense & Military

Drone Robot

Source: Mentor

Unmanned military drones have been used extensively over the past decade and though that doesn’t look like it will be changing anytime soon, it is not the only exercise in defense robotics. DARPA, who is responsible for new technologies for use by the US military, has been hard at work perfecting an all-terrain robot that can’t be knocked down to carry supplies.

How Robots Will Transform Entertainment & Leisure

Still little more than glorified toys (not that there is anything wrong with that), most of the robots commercially available to the public don’t do more than perform per-programmed actions, dance:

Or fight:

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All That's Interesting
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All That's Interesting
Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.
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Savannah Cox
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Savannah Cox
Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.