1. Unit 8 Robotics

2. Terms/Definitions Garbage In-Garbage Out—This term refers to the fact that computers will process nonsensical, faulty, or incomplete input data and produce nonsensical, faulty, or incomplete output. Logic—Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity Program—provide a computer or other machine with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a particular task Robot—A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically

3. Uses in Industry Welding Spray painting Assembly tasks Palletizing & Material Handling (semiconductor IC chip) Dispensing Operations Laboratory Applications Water Jet Cutting Work Cell

4. Types of Industry that Use Robots Automobile—weld, paint, assembly Agriculture—crop harvest, animal grooming and care Construction—welding, floor finishing Entertainment—toys, humanoids Health care—hospitals, surgery, research Laboratories—science, engineering, research Law enforcement—surveillance, patrol Manufacturing—assembly, packing, painting, welding Military—demining, surveillance, attack Mining, excavation, exploration Transportation—air, ground, rail, space Utilities—gas, water, electric readings Warehouses—material movement Space—research, testing Hazardous environments—material handling Home—cleaning, monitoring, entertainment

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