- Robot - Wikipedia
A robot is a machine —especially one programmable by a computer —capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically [2] A robot can be guided by an external control device, or the control may be embedded within
- What Is a Robot? - ROBOTS: Your Guide to the World of Robotics
A robot is an autonomous machine capable of sensing its environment, carrying out computations to make decisions, and performing actions in the real world Think of the Roomba robotic vacuum
- Robotics: What Are Robots? - Built In
Robotics is the intersection of science, engineering and technology that produces machines, called robots, that replicate or substitute for human actions Robots perform basic and repetitive tasks with greater efficiency and accuracy than humans, making them ideal for industries like manufacturing
- Robotics | Definition, Applications, Facts | Britannica
robotics, design, construction, and use of machines (robots) to perform tasks done traditionally by human beings Robots are widely used in such industries as automobile manufacture to perform simple repetitive tasks, and in industries where work must be performed in environments hazardous to humans
- The Complete History And Future of Robots | WIRED
But they do agree on some general guidelines: A robot is an intelligent, physically embodied machine A robot can perform tasks autonomously to some degree And a robot can sense and
- What is a Robot? - Education
Whether they look like us or not, most robots have three essential ingredients that make them a robot: sensors, actuators, and programs Together, these ingredients are what make a robot different from other electronics and gadgets you might have around your house, like your computer, your washing machine, or your toaster
- Types of Robots - ROBOTS: Your Guide to the World of Robotics
Each robot has its own unique features, and as a whole, robots vary hugely in size, shape, and capabilities Still, many robots share some common attributes, making it possible to group them together
- New system enables robots to solve manipulation problems in seconds
A new system enables a robot to “think ahead” and consider thousands of potential motion plans simultaneously, allowing the robot to solve a multistep problem in a few seconds
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