Robots in Human Life

Abstract

Russia started its first experience in robotics in 1930s. But its highlight was in 1970s with first moon rovers -Lunokhod. Now Robotics is recognized as one of key technologies in Russia. National robotics program covers essential part of modern research areas of robotics. However now it's a good point to target those research areas which will be crucial for robots of tomorrow. This presentation will give an overview of the main research actors of Russian robotics and present Russian view for Robotics research for the future. Some questions of future research in area of mechanics and control of robots, as well as specifics of robots' applications will be discussed. These materials can be also used as guidelines for building international cooperation with Russian roboticists.