“In Search of Robots More Like Us” » Although robots have made great strides in manufacturing — where tasks are repetitive — they are still no match for humans, who can grasp things and move about effortlessly in the physical world. Here are four examples of robots performing specific tasks that a human might complete more efficiently. [images courtesy NYtimes.com]

Although robots have made great strides in manufacturing — where tasks are repetitive — they are still no match for humans, who can grasp things and move about effortlessly in the physical world. Here are four examples of robots performing specific tasks that a human might complete more efficiently. [images courtesy NYtimes.com]

Although robots have made great strides in manufacturing — where tasks are repetitive — they are still no match for humans, who can grasp things and move about effortlessly in the physical world. Here are four examples of robots performing specific tasks that a human might complete more efficiently. [images courtesy NYtimes.com]