This document discusses robotics and its potential future applications. It defines a robot as a machine that can sense its environment and interact with the physical world. The technology of robotics is presented as an important part of mechatronics with applications in nano-techniques, smart machine technology, and control of complex systems like humanoid robots and vehicles. Different types of robots are described including mobile, rolling, walking, remote-control, and virtual robots. Advantages include performing dangerous tasks while disadvantages include potential job losses and high costs. The document concludes that intelligent robots will offer novel applications in areas like space, underwater environments, construction, and embedded systems.