Mobile robots are a type of robot that has developed rapidly in recent years. They have the ability to navigate and move autonomously, can perform various tasks, and have a wide range of application scenarios. With the advancement of robotics technology and the continuous decline in the human labor force, the application of mobile robots in the production field has received increasing attention.

Mobile robots can be divided into various types such as wheeled, tracked, legged, and articulated - arm types. Different types of robots have their own characteristics and can be applied to different environments and occasions. Mobile robots possess autonomous navigation and obstacle - avoidance functions. They can autonomously recognize the environment, quickly plan routes, and accurately reach their destinations. In addition, mobile robots can also achieve environmental perception and monitoring through various sensors.

The applications of mobile robots in the production field mainly include three aspects: logistics, assembly, and inspection. In terms of logistics, mobile robots can perform operations such as material sorting, handling, and packaging, effectively improving logistics efficiency. In terms of assembly, mobile robots can assist workers in completing various assembly tasks, increasing production efficiency and reducing the risk of worker injuries. In terms of inspection, mobile robots can inspect and photograph products, improving product quality.

With the continuous development of cloud computing and big data technologies, mobile robots will have a broader application space. In the future, mobile robots will be applied in more scenarios, such as in the medical, educational, and security fields. At the same time, the intelligence and personalization of robots will become development trends.

Although the application of mobile robots in the production field has obvious effects, there are still some problems and challenges, such as robot safety, adaptability, and cost. How to improve the autonomous decision - making and collaboration capabilities of robots is an important direction for future robot development.

At present, mobile robots have become an indispensable productivity tool. Meanwhile, the future application prospects of mobile robots are also very broad. In the future, they will become more intelligent, with stronger autonomous decision - making and collaboration capabilities, and will be able to achieve more autonomous tasks and application scenarios. Their applications will be further expanded to more fields and industries, becoming an important supplement to the human labor force. Their applications in the production field have become increasingly widespread, and the future development prospects are very promising. With the continuous development of technology, more application scenarios and opportunities will emerge, making mobile robots an important force in promoting the progress of human society.

The future trends of mobile robots are intelligence and networking. With the continuous development of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies, they will become more intelligent and efficient, thus better focusing on their tasks.