What is a Robot? ? ? ? ? ?
Why Robotics? Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.
WHAT IS A ROBOT? Is a robot… – Man-made, reprogrammable brain in control of a body? – Machine that mimics human and animal behaviors? – Mechanical device that performs pre-programmed behaviors? Definition actually varies from person to person in the industry.
WHAT IS A ROBOT? A robot is defined as a machine with – Input – information that comes from sensors – Program – a set of instructions – Behavior – response to input or an environment – Output – result or product of input and program – Body – a physical object
WHAT IS A ROBOT? Basic robot parts – Moveable body – Actuators Electric motors, solenoids, hydraulic or pneumatic systems – Power source Batteries, AC power, compressed air – Electrical circuits Connect all actuators – Computer Controls all electrical circuits – Sensory system (optional)
Working robots – Designed to do repetitive or dangerous tasks – Used mainly in factories – Often carry supplies or messages – Allow humans to focus on solving problems – Examples Medical robots that perform minor or difficult surgical procedures Bomb disposal robots that handle dangerous explosives Welding robots that help assemble automobiles
Exploring Robots – Designed to explore places humans cannot go – Used by scientists and adventurers – Typically have sensors, actuators and mobile power sources – Examples Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity Robots that explore shipwrecks like the Titanic Scientific probes to harsh-climates like a volcano or glacier
Playing Robots – Designed to entertain us – Used by robot hobbyists and kids – Typically have a gaming or competing behavior – Examples Battlebots RoboCup soccer Toys
Your turn…… ? ? ? ? ?
Toaster
Radio
Smoke Alarm
Bar code scanner
Tea kettle
Lawnmower
CAT scanner
Alarm clock
Digital alarm clock
Washing Machine
Microwave
Automatic Doors
CD player
Sewing Machine
Home alarm system
Laptop
TV Remote Control
Vacuum
Car
Cheese grater