Introduction Into Robotics

Robotics Robota machine : a mechanical device that does some of the work of human beingsRobota machine : a mechanical device that does some of the work of human beings Automationto get the machine (robot) to do what we want it to doAutomationto get the machine (robot) to do what we want it to do

Definition of Robot Czech., from robota, drudgery.Czech., from robota, drudgery. –Compulsory labours. * The foundation of the term robot as it is used today can be found in a science fiction book and a play written by Karel Capek. The book is titled Valka s Mloky (War with the Newts) and the play is titled R.U.R (Rozuma Univerzalni Roboti) [rozum means wisdom] (Rozum's Universal Robots).* The foundation of the term robot as it is used today can be found in a science fiction book and a play written by Karel Capek. The book is titled Valka s Mloky (War with the Newts) and the play is titled R.U.R (Rozuma Univerzalni Roboti) [rozum means wisdom] (Rozum's Universal Robots).

The First Robot Jacquard Loom 1801 ModernLoom Modern Loom

Modern Robots Articulate Arms NASA’ s Robot Arm

What Do We Need to Know to Make Robots Work? CommunicationCommunication Machine and Computer LogicMachine and Computer Logic Binary Machine CommunicationBinary Machine Communication MathMath PhysicsPhysics ElectronicsElectronics Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science

We Make Machines Do What We Want! They will go where we wantThey will go where we want They will move when we wantThey will move when we want They will do what we wantThey will do what we want That is ROBOTICSThat is ROBOTICS

What Machine Can I Make With Robotics? Any device that does the work or performs a task that a person does can be considered a robotAny device that does the work or performs a task that a person does can be considered a robot Look around you and you will see a world of robots and robotic devicesLook around you and you will see a world of robots and robotic devices The dishwasher that you loaded after breakfastThe dishwasher that you loaded after breakfast Cruise control in the carCruise control in the car The microwave that warmed your pizzaThe microwave that warmed your pizza The autopilot in the aircraft that just flew over headThe autopilot in the aircraft that just flew over head

What Do I Need to Know to Make A Robot? ELECTRONICSELECTRONICS –Basic ON/OFF circuits –Fundamental Electro- physics BINARY LOGICBINARY LOGIC –Machine ON/OFF –Sequential events MathcalculusMathcalculus –Calculating the values needed for the robots components