Why, Robot?

Here's a nice little article (by David Mollert, Mechanical Engineer, FANUC Robotics) in Dr Dobb's Portal. It's quite short and to the point.

If like me you're interested in the applications of technology in general, you should find it interesting. Maybe we're not quite up to the stage represented in the movie (and book) I, Robot but nevertheless robotics certainly has come a long way.

Robotics: Making the Right Choices for Automation - A robotics tutorial ... Robotics technology marks a major stept forward in factory automation. See how robots' flexibility and programming bring benefits to industrial control nvironments.