Virtual assistant robots include software that directly communicates with humans and helps them using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. These robots can answer users’ questions, fulfill their requests and communicate with them by using natural language processing algorithms of text, voice or image.
Virtual bots are now used in many applications, websites, customer support systems and many other applications.
To work with virtual robots, users can communicate with them using messaging software such as Telegram, Facebook Messenger, Slack, etc. Also, some virtualization robots have the ability to connect to other systems. And they can be used as a user interface for different systems such as customer support systems and business management systems.
Languages and Frameworks Used in Virtual Robots
Virtual bots use different languages and frameworks for development. Some of the programming languages and frameworks used to develop virtual robots are:
1- PYTHON
Python is one of the popular programming languages used to develop virtual robots. Among the famous Python libraries for developing virtual robots, we can mention NLTK, SpaCy, and TensorFlow.
2- JAVA
Java is an object-oriented, flexible, and reliable programming language used to develop virtual robots. Some Java libraries for developing virtual robots include OpenNLP and Stanford CoreNLP.
3- C#
C# is an object-oriented programming language used to develop virtual robots. Some C# libraries for developing virtual bots include Microsoft Bot Framework and Dialogflow.
4- JAVASCRIPT
JavaScript is a user-side programming language used to develop virtual bots in the web environment. Some popular JavaScript libraries for developing bots include Botkit and Botpress.
All Kinds of Virtual Robots
There are various virtual assistant robots. Some common types of virtualization bots are:
1- Text-based virtualization robots
Text-based virtual bots (Chatbots) are intelligent software that respond to users using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and in some cases, can perform specific user tasks. These bots help businesses to provide better services to their customers and provide them with a better experience. The use of chatbots helps to reduce support costs and increase the speed of responding to customers. However, users can quickly and accurately answer questions and improve over time and with more experience. But it should be noted that virtual robots are not yet complete versions of artificial intelligence, and in some cases, they may not be able to answer users’ questions correctly. In addition, these types of robots answer users’ questions using natural language processing algorithms.
2- Voice-based virtual robots
Voice-based Virtual Assistant (Voice-based Virtual Assistant) is a type of intelligent software available to users through direct conversation with the help of speech recognition technology. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, these robots respond to users and sometimes perform specific tasks for users.
Voice-based virtual bots allow users to interact with bots using their voice without typing. This method of interacting with robots has advantages such as speed and ease and allows users to perform tasks such as checking the weather, playing music, booking tickets, etc.
Using speech recognition technology, voice-based virtual robots quickly respond to user questions and improve over time using machine learning. These robots can help businesses provide better customer services, reduce support costs, and increase customer response speed and accuracy. However, it should be noted that voice-based virtualization bots are not yet perfect versions of artificial intelligence. In some cases, they may be unable to answer user questions correctly.
3- Image-based virtualization robots
Image-based robots are intelligent software that interact with users using image recognition technology. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, these robots respond to users and sometimes perform specific tasks for users.
Image-based virtualization bots allow interaction with users using images. These robots can respond to users by recognizing images such as symbols, labels, barcodes, etc., and in some cases, they can perform tasks such as buying products, paying bills, etc., for users.
Image-based virtualization robots help businesses provide better customer service, reduce support costs, and increase customer response speed and accuracy. However, it should be
It was noted that image-based virtualization bots are still imperfect versions of artificial intelligence, and in some cases they may not be able to respond correctly to users’ images and questions.
4- Virtualization robots based on mobile phones
Mobile-based virtual assistants are smart software that interact with users through mobile phones. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, these robots respond to users and sometimes perform specific tasks for users.
Due to the expansion of mobile phone usage, mobile-based virtual robots allow users to interact with robots easily and at high speed. These robots can communicate with users using text messages, phone calls, chat, etc., and in some cases, they can perform tasks such as checking bank account status, booking tickets, purchasing products, etc., for users.
These robots allow users to interact with robots quickly and at any time and benefit from their services. These types of bots help businesses provide better customer service. And it reduces support costs and increases customer response speed and accuracy. However, it should be noted that mobile-based virtualization bots are not yet full versions of artificial intelligence. And in some cases, they may not be able to answer users’ questions correctly.
Some Examples of Mobile-based Virtualization Robots
1- SIRI
Siri is a virtual robot for iPhone and iPad mobile phones developed by Apple. This bot can answer user questions, send user messages, change mobile phone settings, and do other things.
2- GOOGLE ASSISTANT
Google Assistant is a virtual robot developed by Google and available for Android and iOS mobile phones. This bot can answer users’ questions, manage the user’s calendar, control music playback, and do other things.
3- CORTANA
Cortana is a virtual robot developed by Microsoft and available for Android and iOS mobile phones. This bot can answer users’ questions, change mobile phone settings, manage the user’s calendar, and do other things.
4- AMAZON ALEXA
Amazon Alexa is a virtual robot developed by Amazon and available for Android and iOS mobile phones. This bot can answer users’ questions, change mobile phone settings, order Amazon products, and do other things.
Using natural language processing and artificial intelligence, these mobile-based virtualization robots answer users’ questions and help users perform daily tasks.
Applications of Virtual Robots
Virtual assistant robots can help users with complex tasks, but it depends on the capabilities of the robot as well as the level of complexity of the work. For example, some mobile-based virtual bots can help users with everyday tasks, such as finding information about the weather, finding directions on maps, ordering food and tickets, and answering questions. General questions.
More advanced virtualization robots, such as those used in various industries, can also be useful in more complex tasks. For example, virtual customer support bots can help customers solve technical problems and handle more complex requests. Also, in the field of medicine, virtual robots can help doctors and patients in diagnosing and treating diseases.
Therefore, the performance and application of virtual assistant robots to help users perform complex tasks depends on the capabilities of each robot and the type of work used.
Application of Virtual Robots in Education
Virtual assistant robots can also be useful in the field of education. In the field of education, virtual robots can help students in learning and understand concepts. For example:
1- Educational virtual robots: These robots help users understand course concepts better. These bots can answer users’ questions, provide lesson exercises, and help users learn new words and terms.
2- Internship virtual robots: These robots help students increase practical skills related to their field of study. For example, virtual robots for computer science students can help them with programming.
3- Counseling virtual robots: These robots help students choose the right field or courses for them. These bots can help users choose majors, study programs and provide guidance on careers related to the field of study.
In general, virtual robots can be useful in many fields of study, including science, technology, mathematics, languages, etc.
Comparison of Virtual Robots and Human Teachers
Virtual bots can’t outperform teachers because one of the crucial features in educating is human communication and the ability to interact with students, which virtual robots cannot interact with in this way.
Teachers can help students better understand course concepts and, in addition, interact with students to solve problems and provide answers to their questions. These human connections, in addition to conveying curricular concepts, can help students learn communication and social skills that will be very important in their personal and professional lives.
However, virtual robots can also be useful as an educational aid, as they can help students learn course concepts and, in addition, they can do things that teachers cannot do individually, such as answering questions. To answer the questions of the largest number of students quickly. Therefore, virtual robots can be useful as auxiliary tools for teachers and students, but they cannot replace teachers in the classroom.