Evolution of Computer Generations and Technology in Robotics & Coding






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 Evolution of Computer Generations and Technology in Robotics & Coding

A computer's speed is usually linked to the technology used to build it. Below is an updated perspective integrating robotics and coding advancements.

1st Generation Computers (1940s & Early 1950s)

  • Built using Vacuum Tubes.
  • Speed measured in Milliseconds.
  • Performed 5,000 additions & 300 multiplications per second.
  • Used in military calculations and early automation.

Application in Robotics & Coding:

  • Early automation concepts emerged, leading to primitive robotic controls.


2nd Generation Computers (1950s & Early 1960s)

  • Built using Transistors, replacing bulky vacuum tubes.
  • Speed measured in Microseconds.
  • Performed 1 million additions per second.
  • Allowed programming languages like Assembly & FORTRAN.

Application in Robotics & Coding:

  • First steps in robotic logic circuits.
  • Basic machine learning algorithms started forming.


 3rd Generation Mid-1960s: The Integrated Circuit (IC) Revolution

  • Integrated Circuits (ICs) combine multiple transistors & diodes on a silicon chip.
  • Speed increased to tens of millions of operations per second.
  • Enabled the development of embedded systems.

Application in Robotics & Coding:

  • Microcontrollers emerged, powering simple robots.
  • Development of early AI and control systems for automation.


 4th Generation 1971: The Microprocessor Breakthrough

  • Intel produced the first microprocessor.
  • Contained 1,600 transistors.
  • Led to the personal computer revolution.
  • Enabled real-time processing for robotics.

Application in Robotics & Coding:

  • Allowed programmable robots with microcontroller units (MCUs).
  • Development of languages like C and assembly programming for robotics.


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Modern Computers & AI Revolution (2000s - Present)

  • Used Large Scale Integration (LSI) & Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technologies.
  • Hundreds of millions of transistors on a single chip.
  • Speed is now measured in Nanoseconds & Picoseconds.
  • Integration of AI, deep learning, and cloud computing.

Application in Robotics & Coding:

  • Autonomous robotics powered by AI.
  • High-level programming languages like Python and ROS (Robot Operating System) are used.
  • Real-time machine learning applications in robotics and automation.


 


Future of Computing in Robotics & Coding

  • Quantum Computing: Revolutionizing AI and robotics.
  • Neuromorphic Computing: Mimicking the human brain for advanced robotic decision-making.
  • 5G & Edge Computing: Faster, real-time data processing for IoT and robotics.


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With computing advancements, robotics and coding continue to evolve, shaping industries such as automation, healthcare, and space exploration. 



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