10 robots you'll see at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea
The Olympic Games are best known for inspiring feats of human athleticism, but the stars of this year's Winter Olympics are more machine than human. Robotic marvels can be found throughout the event, working faithfully to aid and amaze attendees. Whether they are serving drinks, welcoming athletes and spectators at the airport, or even carrying the torch, these robots are bridging the gap between traditional and technological.
According to Rose Minutaglio for Popular Mechanics: "It's not uncommon for a robot to offer you a water bottle. In fact, in the main media center alone there are four different types of bots roaming the hallways, minding their own business unless you are in need of something. Lost? Mechanical guides got you covered. Spill something on the ground? A massive 'maid' bot continually cleans the halls.
The 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea are all about modern and efficient amenities, starting from the moment you touch down in the country and a brand-new 186-mph bullet train whisks you from Seoul's Incheon airport to Pyeongchang. That innovation extends to the spectator experience at the Games with the 85 robots milling the Games grounds. Here's a look at some of the best ones."
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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