Introduction of the ASME Letters in Translational Robotics

Abstract

At its core, the pursuit of technology should be driven by the desire to improve human life. Robots embody some of the highest levels of technical innovations to combine motion, perception, decision-making, and intelligence into products and systems that shape our world. Robots facilitate artificial-intelligence (AI) powered systems to interact with the real world, bringing unprecedented efficiency, adaptability, and autonomy to countless applications. Robotics bridges the gap between AI and physical applications by equipping AI with mechanical structures capable of movement, manipulation, and real-world interaction. This physical embodiment of AI has led to breakthroughs in fields such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and personal assistance.