1. Robotics

2. Robotics
robotics is the science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application. Robotics requires a working knowledge of electronics, mechanics, and software and a person working in the field has become known as a roboticist. The word robotics was first used in print by Isaac Asimov, in his science fiction short story "Runaround" (1941).

3. What is a Robot?
A robot is an electro-mechanical device that can perform autonomous or preprogrammed tasks. A robot may act under the direct control of a human (eg. the robotic arm of the space shuttle) or autonomously under the control of a programmed computer.

4. Why do we need Robots?
Robots may be used to perform tasks that are too dangerous or difficult for humans to implement directly (e.g. nuclear waste clean up) or may be used to automate repetitive tasks that can be performed with more precision by a robot than by the employment of a human (e.g. automobile production.)
Space
Deep Sea
Extreme heat and cold
Dangerous Materials

5. Examples of Robots
ASIMO, a humanoid robot manufactured by Honda.

6. Examples of Robots
AIBO (Artificial Intelligence roBOt) is one of several types of robotic pets designed and manufactured by Sony

7. Examples of Robots
Roomba is a robotic vacuum cleaner made and sold by iRobot.

8. Examples of Robots
PackBot Scout is a rugged military surveillance robot which is designed to be deployed by a single soldier to investigate areas which may be dangerous or inaccessible. Using a still camera, the robot beams images back to the controller. The robot has been used in both Iraq and Afghanistan. PackBot research is supported by DARPA.
A PackBot Scout robot shown with its second pair of treads in the horizontal position. This robot is conducting search and rescue at ground zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

9. Examples of Robots An industrial robot.
Typical applications of industrial robots include welding, painting, ironing, assembly, pick and place, palletizing, product inspection, and testing, all accomplished with high endurance, speed, and precision.

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