1) Jack Vice became interested in robotics after seeing R2-D2 in Star Wars as a child. He studied computer science and physics to address weaknesses in artificial intelligence and sensing that were holding back robotics.
2) He co-founded AnthroTronix to develop human-robot interaction technologies like wearable controls and haptic feedback systems. One of their first contracts was with DARPA for human-robot interaction systems for military missions.
3) AnthroTronix works on projects like gesture-based controls via gloves to allow soldiers to command robots without compromising security, and haptic feedback vests to relay spatial information from robots non-visually, such as alerting soldiers
The document provides an overview of robotics, including definitions of robots, a brief history of robots, common robot structures and applications, challenges in robot navigation, human-robot interaction, research areas in robotics like evolutionary robots, and emerging techniques like robotic augmentation of humans. It discusses what robots can and cannot easily do compared to humans and covers topics like kinematics, dynamics, control systems, sensors for navigation, and generations of robots per Professor Hans Moravec's predictions.
Robotics Starter Guide - Dream School
Here you will get an overview of the field of Robotics.
What is Robotics? Fundamentals of Robotics, Application of Robotics. What is Machine Learning? What is Artificial Intelligence? What is Computer Vision and more.
This is a very basic starter guide to give you an understanding of the field. If you want to learn more in-depth, please visit www.dreamschool.xyz
Human-Robot Interaction | Field Tests: Observing People´s ReactionMaria Vircikova
Experiments with Social Robots in the Wild.
Summary of the 2nd chapter of the Book by Takayuki Kanda & Hiroshi Ishiguro “Human-Robot Interaction for Social Robotics.
By now we all know the image: bipedal mechanoids designed in our own likeness, used to aid the human race in all walks of life. Through stories, films, practical applications and our own imagination, robots are synonymous with the human psyche.
This document discusses human-robot interaction and focuses on gesture identification. It provides background on how robots are being used in more complex tasks that require interaction with humans. The fundamental goal of human-robot interaction is to develop principles and algorithms that allow robots to directly, safely and effectively interact with people. The document also discusses how science fiction works have explored concepts like the three laws of robotics and how humans and robots may interact in society.
Hiroshi Ishiguro is a Japanese roboticist who has created highly human-like androids in his own image and the images of others. His research focuses on developing humanoid robots that can serve as social partners for humans. He believes that as robots become more human-like in their interactions, humans will be able to form genuine emotional attachments to them. However, fully realizing his vision will require overcoming significant technical challenges in areas like movement, speech recognition, and integrating all of a robot's sensors.
The document discusses the development of human-like robots and artificial intelligence, and the potential threats and problems that this poses. It notes that some scientists believe AI will become indistinguishable from humans and form real relationships. However, others argue that AI is just computation and lacks human qualities like spirituality. The document also examines the Microsoft chatbot Tay, which showed how AI can learn bad behaviors from users. Overall, the key issue is how humans will interact with and teach human-like AI, as our relationship with and programming of robots may shape whether AI becomes helpful or harmful.
1) The document introduces the topics of robots, robotics, and artificial intelligence. It defines a robot as a mechanical or virtual device that is guided by a computer program to perform tasks.
2) Robotics is the field of engineering concerned with creating robots and devices that can move and react to sensory input. It is a branch of artificial intelligence.
3) The document discusses the history of robots and how modern concepts began with the Industrial Revolution. It outlines some common uses of robots in factories, space, and hazardous environments.
The document provides an overview of robotics, including definitions of robots, a brief history of robots, common robot structures and applications, challenges in robot navigation, human-robot interaction, research areas in robotics like evolutionary robots, and emerging techniques like robotic augmentation of humans. It discusses what robots can and cannot easily do compared to humans and covers topics like kinematics, dynamics, control systems, sensors for navigation, and generations of robots per Professor Hans Moravec's predictions.
Robotics Starter Guide - Dream School
Here you will get an overview of the field of Robotics.
What is Robotics? Fundamentals of Robotics, Application of Robotics. What is Machine Learning? What is Artificial Intelligence? What is Computer Vision and more.
This is a very basic starter guide to give you an understanding of the field. If you want to learn more in-depth, please visit www.dreamschool.xyz
Human-Robot Interaction | Field Tests: Observing People´s ReactionMaria Vircikova
Experiments with Social Robots in the Wild.
Summary of the 2nd chapter of the Book by Takayuki Kanda & Hiroshi Ishiguro “Human-Robot Interaction for Social Robotics.
By now we all know the image: bipedal mechanoids designed in our own likeness, used to aid the human race in all walks of life. Through stories, films, practical applications and our own imagination, robots are synonymous with the human psyche.
This document discusses human-robot interaction and focuses on gesture identification. It provides background on how robots are being used in more complex tasks that require interaction with humans. The fundamental goal of human-robot interaction is to develop principles and algorithms that allow robots to directly, safely and effectively interact with people. The document also discusses how science fiction works have explored concepts like the three laws of robotics and how humans and robots may interact in society.
Hiroshi Ishiguro is a Japanese roboticist who has created highly human-like androids in his own image and the images of others. His research focuses on developing humanoid robots that can serve as social partners for humans. He believes that as robots become more human-like in their interactions, humans will be able to form genuine emotional attachments to them. However, fully realizing his vision will require overcoming significant technical challenges in areas like movement, speech recognition, and integrating all of a robot's sensors.
The document discusses the development of human-like robots and artificial intelligence, and the potential threats and problems that this poses. It notes that some scientists believe AI will become indistinguishable from humans and form real relationships. However, others argue that AI is just computation and lacks human qualities like spirituality. The document also examines the Microsoft chatbot Tay, which showed how AI can learn bad behaviors from users. Overall, the key issue is how humans will interact with and teach human-like AI, as our relationship with and programming of robots may shape whether AI becomes helpful or harmful.
1) The document introduces the topics of robots, robotics, and artificial intelligence. It defines a robot as a mechanical or virtual device that is guided by a computer program to perform tasks.
2) Robotics is the field of engineering concerned with creating robots and devices that can move and react to sensory input. It is a branch of artificial intelligence.
3) The document discusses the history of robots and how modern concepts began with the Industrial Revolution. It outlines some common uses of robots in factories, space, and hazardous environments.
Natural Language in Human-Robot InteractionSeokhwan Kim
The document provides an overview of natural language in human-robot interaction. It discusses how natural language and speech are important for enabling complex tasks and collaborative work between humans and robots. Developing robots that can understand and generate natural language requires techniques from various fields including linguistics, computer science, psychology and more. Human-robot interaction poses unique challenges compared to human-human interaction, as robots have limitations in intelligence, multimodal capabilities and how "human-like" they can behave.
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1. The document summarizes a presentation about robotics given by Andreas Heil on December 11, 2006.
2. It discusses definitions of robots, current and potential applications of robotics in areas like healthcare, entertainment and education.
3. It also covers challenges for robotics like costs, cultural acceptance, learning vs imitation behaviors, and ensuring robots can be safely integrated into everyday life.
The document discusses location based services (LBS) and their evolution, taxonomy, uses in business, and potential outcomes. It describes how LBS have developed from using zip codes to current GPS tracking capabilities. LBS can be categorized based on their communication style, information/entertainment functions, and whether they encourage online or offline interactions. Both positive and negative outcomes for users and businesses are possible from the growing use of LBS technologies.
This document discusses holographics and virtual reality. It provides background on the history and development of these technologies. Some key concepts are explained, such as how holography allows the recording and reconstruction of 3D images and how virtual reality aims to fully immerse users in simulated environments. The document also explores theoretical ideas about the holographic nature of reality and memory storage in the brain based on research in these fields.
Spy robot is a Wi Fi controlled robot. A camera mounted on the robot sends real time video signals on to the user side, which can be seen on a display. Robot movements can be monitored looking at the display. Saving human life and providing security to the same both are two different aspects, but both are essential and instead mandatory. A robot is a sort of human replacement which is controlled by human itself. Areas where human cannot be sent, or life of human is endangered robots can be used in such cases. In various military applications and for security purposes our project can also provide live streaming of various on goings which the robot witness at the site. The more advanced features used in this spy robot is to climb the vertical and inclined surfaces, obstacle detector, night vision camera to detect the objects in darkness. The goal of spy robot is to search interesting stuff from where people are not able to reach. This project has three subsystems Hardware, Software and Mechanical. The project is comprised of basically three modules, which handles all the basic Functionalities of the robot. B. Phanindra Kumar | . Shiva Kumar | Md. Rafeeq | V. Sai Kumar | T. Navaneetha ""Two Wheel Controlled Spy Robot"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23359.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/23359/two-wheel-controlled-spy-robot/b-phanindra-kumar
This document provides definitions and information related to robotics. It defines robotics as an interdisciplinary field involving engineering, science, and computer science. It discusses early robots like Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical knight from 1495. The word "robot" was coined in 1920 from the Czech word for labor. The document also defines key robotics concepts like autonomous robots, sensors, infrared light, LEDs, and programming robots using EdWare and Python. It provides information about robotics education and competitions like RoboCup.
The document is a scanned receipt from a restaurant showing a total of $56.82 was spent. It lists items purchased including drinks, appetizers, entrees and dessert. The receipt details the date, time, payment method and includes a thank you message from the restaurant.
Este documento presenta una evaluación de la unidad 3 sobre restauración de datos. Contiene 6 preguntas que buscan evaluar el conocimiento sobre conceptos clave como la definición de restauración de datos, su importancia en una red, los datos más importantes para restaurar, ejemplos de aplicaciones dentro y fuera del sistema operativo para restaurar información, y proponer un plan de seguridad aplicando los conocimientos obtenidos en la materia.
Rodel S. Navarro Business and Management Consultant and Director RODEL SY NAVARRO BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES (RSNBCS) Tel / Mobile: +63-0917-7333563 Email: rsnbcs@gmail.com http://www.slideshare.net/RSNBCS (About Business Laws compilation): http://www.slideshare.net/BUSINESSLAWSPH Email: businesslawsph@gmail.com
Galaxy Forum SEA 2016 Malaysia - Dave LommenILOAHawaii
The 1st Galaxy Forum in Malaysia is being held in cooperation with the Space Science Centre at the National University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The event will be held in Dewan Kuliah Tun Abdullah Mohd Salleh Hall. ANGKASA was founded as a multidisciplinary research institute conducting teaching at postgraduate level and research in the field of;
Space Science: Astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology, space chemistry, geology and meteorology of the planet
Space Technology: Design and installation of systems for communication, control and drive for rocket and spacecraft
Space Technology Applications: Covering meteorologists field, environmental management, disaster management and land use
Space Governance: Space law and international relations associated with the exploration and use of space
Galaxy Forum is the primary education and outreach initiative of the International Lunar Observatory Association, an architecture designed to advance 21st Century science, education, enterprise and development.
Galaxy Forums are public events specifically geared towards high school teachers, educators, astronomers of all kinds, students and the general public. Presentations are provided by experts in the fields of astrophysics / galaxy research, space exploration and STEM education, as well as related aspects of culture and traditional knowledge. Interactive panel discussions allow for community participation and integration of local perspectives.
Sixty-five Galaxy Forums with a total of almost 300 presentations have been held in 26 locations worldwide (since Galaxy Forum USA, July 4, 2008) including Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, Africa, Chile, Brazil, Kansas and New York.
This document discusses various aspects of innovation management. It covers topics such as the types of innovation including technology, product/service, process, and business model innovation. It also discusses innovation strategies such as play-to-win versus play-not-to-lose strategies. Additionally, it discusses challenges of balancing creativity and value capture as organizations mature. Lastly, it briefly discusses outsourcing innovation and structured idea management processes.
This document provides tips for maintaining a daily exercise routine while working from home. It recommends exercising for at least 20 minutes per day, such as going for a walk or doing aerobic exercise. Taking regular breaks from work to move around and stretch is also suggested. Checking with a doctor before starting a new exercise regime is advised.
Este documento presenta una aplicación 3D del sistema solar que incluye el Sol, 8 planetas mayores y la Luna, con opciones para ajustar la velocidad y aprender conceptos básicos como la rotación y órbita. También incluye información sobre estrellas, constelaciones, y órbitas planetarias.
This document provides an overview of robotics. It defines robotics as the combination of engineering, science and technology used to design, construct and program robots. Robots are machines that can be programmed to perform tasks and sense their environment using sensors and a central microprocessor. The main purposes of robotics are to automate dangerous, repetitive or mundane jobs performed by humans. There are several types of robots including industrial robots, mobile robots, educational robots and domestic robots. The document also discusses Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics and reviews some advantages and disadvantages of using robots.
Now, the perception ability of artificial intelligence robots has achieved significant progress. Around machine vision, robots can realize a series of functions like image recognition, target detection, and text recognition, which are widely used; around natural language processing, robots can perform basic speech understanding, machine translation, voice dialogue, etc.; around machine tactility, robots can realize various actions such as flexible object perception, grasping and pushing.
Robotics involves the engineering, science, and technology used to design, construct, and operate robots. It deals with computer systems that program robots to perform tasks and process information from their surroundings using sensors and microprocessors. The main purposes of robotics are to automate dangerous, repetitive, or mundane human jobs and operations with higher accuracy, productivity, and efficiency. Some key types of robots discussed are industrial, mobile, educational, and domestic robots.
Natural Language in Human-Robot InteractionSeokhwan Kim
The document provides an overview of natural language in human-robot interaction. It discusses how natural language and speech are important for enabling complex tasks and collaborative work between humans and robots. Developing robots that can understand and generate natural language requires techniques from various fields including linguistics, computer science, psychology and more. Human-robot interaction poses unique challenges compared to human-human interaction, as robots have limitations in intelligence, multimodal capabilities and how "human-like" they can behave.
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1. The document summarizes a presentation about robotics given by Andreas Heil on December 11, 2006.
2. It discusses definitions of robots, current and potential applications of robotics in areas like healthcare, entertainment and education.
3. It also covers challenges for robotics like costs, cultural acceptance, learning vs imitation behaviors, and ensuring robots can be safely integrated into everyday life.
The document discusses location based services (LBS) and their evolution, taxonomy, uses in business, and potential outcomes. It describes how LBS have developed from using zip codes to current GPS tracking capabilities. LBS can be categorized based on their communication style, information/entertainment functions, and whether they encourage online or offline interactions. Both positive and negative outcomes for users and businesses are possible from the growing use of LBS technologies.
This document discusses holographics and virtual reality. It provides background on the history and development of these technologies. Some key concepts are explained, such as how holography allows the recording and reconstruction of 3D images and how virtual reality aims to fully immerse users in simulated environments. The document also explores theoretical ideas about the holographic nature of reality and memory storage in the brain based on research in these fields.
Spy robot is a Wi Fi controlled robot. A camera mounted on the robot sends real time video signals on to the user side, which can be seen on a display. Robot movements can be monitored looking at the display. Saving human life and providing security to the same both are two different aspects, but both are essential and instead mandatory. A robot is a sort of human replacement which is controlled by human itself. Areas where human cannot be sent, or life of human is endangered robots can be used in such cases. In various military applications and for security purposes our project can also provide live streaming of various on goings which the robot witness at the site. The more advanced features used in this spy robot is to climb the vertical and inclined surfaces, obstacle detector, night vision camera to detect the objects in darkness. The goal of spy robot is to search interesting stuff from where people are not able to reach. This project has three subsystems Hardware, Software and Mechanical. The project is comprised of basically three modules, which handles all the basic Functionalities of the robot. B. Phanindra Kumar | . Shiva Kumar | Md. Rafeeq | V. Sai Kumar | T. Navaneetha ""Two Wheel Controlled Spy Robot"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23359.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/23359/two-wheel-controlled-spy-robot/b-phanindra-kumar
This document provides definitions and information related to robotics. It defines robotics as an interdisciplinary field involving engineering, science, and computer science. It discusses early robots like Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical knight from 1495. The word "robot" was coined in 1920 from the Czech word for labor. The document also defines key robotics concepts like autonomous robots, sensors, infrared light, LEDs, and programming robots using EdWare and Python. It provides information about robotics education and competitions like RoboCup.
The document is a scanned receipt from a restaurant showing a total of $56.82 was spent. It lists items purchased including drinks, appetizers, entrees and dessert. The receipt details the date, time, payment method and includes a thank you message from the restaurant.
Este documento presenta una evaluación de la unidad 3 sobre restauración de datos. Contiene 6 preguntas que buscan evaluar el conocimiento sobre conceptos clave como la definición de restauración de datos, su importancia en una red, los datos más importantes para restaurar, ejemplos de aplicaciones dentro y fuera del sistema operativo para restaurar información, y proponer un plan de seguridad aplicando los conocimientos obtenidos en la materia.
Rodel S. Navarro Business and Management Consultant and Director RODEL SY NAVARRO BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES (RSNBCS) Tel / Mobile: +63-0917-7333563 Email: rsnbcs@gmail.com http://www.slideshare.net/RSNBCS (About Business Laws compilation): http://www.slideshare.net/BUSINESSLAWSPH Email: businesslawsph@gmail.com
Galaxy Forum SEA 2016 Malaysia - Dave LommenILOAHawaii
The 1st Galaxy Forum in Malaysia is being held in cooperation with the Space Science Centre at the National University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The event will be held in Dewan Kuliah Tun Abdullah Mohd Salleh Hall. ANGKASA was founded as a multidisciplinary research institute conducting teaching at postgraduate level and research in the field of;
Space Science: Astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology, space chemistry, geology and meteorology of the planet
Space Technology: Design and installation of systems for communication, control and drive for rocket and spacecraft
Space Technology Applications: Covering meteorologists field, environmental management, disaster management and land use
Space Governance: Space law and international relations associated with the exploration and use of space
Galaxy Forum is the primary education and outreach initiative of the International Lunar Observatory Association, an architecture designed to advance 21st Century science, education, enterprise and development.
Galaxy Forums are public events specifically geared towards high school teachers, educators, astronomers of all kinds, students and the general public. Presentations are provided by experts in the fields of astrophysics / galaxy research, space exploration and STEM education, as well as related aspects of culture and traditional knowledge. Interactive panel discussions allow for community participation and integration of local perspectives.
Sixty-five Galaxy Forums with a total of almost 300 presentations have been held in 26 locations worldwide (since Galaxy Forum USA, July 4, 2008) including Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, Africa, Chile, Brazil, Kansas and New York.
This document discusses various aspects of innovation management. It covers topics such as the types of innovation including technology, product/service, process, and business model innovation. It also discusses innovation strategies such as play-to-win versus play-not-to-lose strategies. Additionally, it discusses challenges of balancing creativity and value capture as organizations mature. Lastly, it briefly discusses outsourcing innovation and structured idea management processes.
This document provides tips for maintaining a daily exercise routine while working from home. It recommends exercising for at least 20 minutes per day, such as going for a walk or doing aerobic exercise. Taking regular breaks from work to move around and stretch is also suggested. Checking with a doctor before starting a new exercise regime is advised.
Este documento presenta una aplicación 3D del sistema solar que incluye el Sol, 8 planetas mayores y la Luna, con opciones para ajustar la velocidad y aprender conceptos básicos como la rotación y órbita. También incluye información sobre estrellas, constelaciones, y órbitas planetarias.
This document provides an overview of robotics. It defines robotics as the combination of engineering, science and technology used to design, construct and program robots. Robots are machines that can be programmed to perform tasks and sense their environment using sensors and a central microprocessor. The main purposes of robotics are to automate dangerous, repetitive or mundane jobs performed by humans. There are several types of robots including industrial robots, mobile robots, educational robots and domestic robots. The document also discusses Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics and reviews some advantages and disadvantages of using robots.
Now, the perception ability of artificial intelligence robots has achieved significant progress. Around machine vision, robots can realize a series of functions like image recognition, target detection, and text recognition, which are widely used; around natural language processing, robots can perform basic speech understanding, machine translation, voice dialogue, etc.; around machine tactility, robots can realize various actions such as flexible object perception, grasping and pushing.
Robotics involves the engineering, science, and technology used to design, construct, and operate robots. It deals with computer systems that program robots to perform tasks and process information from their surroundings using sensors and microprocessors. The main purposes of robotics are to automate dangerous, repetitive, or mundane human jobs and operations with higher accuracy, productivity, and efficiency. Some key types of robots discussed are industrial, mobile, educational, and domestic robots.
Robotics involves the engineering, science, and technology used to design, construct, and operate robots. It deals with computer systems that program robots to perform tasks and process information from their surroundings using sensors and microprocessors. The main purposes of robotics are to automate dangerous, repetitive, or mundane human jobs and operations with higher accuracy, productivity, and efficiency. Some key types of robots discussed are industrial, mobile, educational, and domestic robots.
A presentation about how the Robotics technology comes in the market and what is the history behind it, including various types of sensors, controllers etc. What is the application of this new technology in this tech era?
This presentation is about Robotics Technology. In this presentation, you know about the history of robots, types of robots, advanced robotics technology, application of robots, advantage dis advantage of robots.
Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. Robots can take the place of humans in hazardous or manufacturing processes, or resemble humans. Many modern robots are inspired by nature. The history of robots dates back to ancient myths, but modern concepts developed with the Industrial Revolution and introduction of electricity. Today, robots play a widespread role in industrial operations, classified as assembly/finishing products, moving materials/objects, or performing hazardous/difficult tasks. Robots provide quality work and increased production quantities for industries like manufacturing. They are also used in medical applications like surgery and rehabilitation. Household robots may perform tasks like cleaning in the future.
Robotics involves the design, manufacture, and application of robots. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes aspects of electronics, mechanics, and software. Some key branches of robotics include android science, which studies human-robot interaction; artificial intelligence, which aims to create machine intelligence; and nanorobotics, which focuses on controlling nanoscale objects. Other branches discussed are robot surgery, laboratory robotics, robot locomotion, telepresence, swarm robotics, and speech processing.
Robots and its fuction , types -Reqs1-3.pptSomeshShukla18
Robotics is a multidisciplinary field that involves the design, construction, operation, and use of robots. These robots are typically autonomous or semi-autonomous machines that can perform tasks automatically, either following pre-programmed instructions or using artificial intelligence to adapt to their environment. Here's a breakdown of robotics, including its functions and types:
Description: Robotics encompasses various aspects of engineering, including mechanical, electrical, and computer science. It involves creating machines that can substitute for humans and replicate human actions. Robots can be found in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, transportation, and space exploration.
Functions:
Automation: Robots are used to automate repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency and productivity in various industries.
Exploration: Robots are deployed in environments where it's unsafe or impractical for humans to go, such as deep sea exploration, outer space, or disaster zones.
Assistance: Robots are designed to assist humans with tasks, whether in medical surgeries, household chores, or caregiving for the elderly and disabled.
Education and Research: Robotics serves as a platform for experimentation and learning in fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human-robot interaction.
Types:
Industrial Robots: These robots are used in manufacturing processes such as assembly, welding, painting, and packaging. They are typically large and powerful, designed to operate in controlled environments like factories.
Service Robots: Service robots are designed to assist humans in various tasks, including cleaning robots, delivery robots, agricultural robots, and healthcare robots.
Mobile Robots: These robots are capable of moving around in their environment. They include drones, autonomous vehicles, and mobile manipulators used in logistics, surveillance, and exploration.
Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Cobots are designed to work alongside humans in shared workspaces. They are equipped with sensors and safety features to ensure safe interaction with humans.
Humanoid Robots: These robots resemble humans in appearance and behavior to some extent. They are often used in research and entertainment but also have potential applications in assisting humans in complex tasks.
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): These are specialized types of robots designed for exploration and surveillance in underwater and aerial environments, respectively.
These are just a few examples, and the field of robotics is continually evolving with advancements in technology and innovation.
Components of Robotics:
Actuators: These are devices responsible for controlling movement in robots. Examples include motors, pneumatic actuators, hydraulic actuators, and muscle-like artificial actuators.
Sensors: Sensors provide robots with information about their environment. They include cameras, LiDAR (Light Detection
The document discusses robots and robotics. It defines a robot and explains that the word robot was coined by Czech playwright Karel Capek from the Czech word for forced labor or serf. It also outlines Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, which govern a robot's behavior. The document discusses various applications of robots, including in NASA's telerobotics program, industrial uses, surgery, dangerous situations, and more.
introduction to Robotics (the role of computer science)RajeshSharma1041
This document provides an introduction to robotics, including definitions of robotics, the history of robots from the first industrial robot installed in 1961 through current generations, and types of robots such as pre-programmed, humanoid, autonomous, teleoperated, and augmenting robots. It also discusses how computer science relates to robots through areas like artificial intelligence and sensor processing, and gives examples of applications of current and future robots in areas like medical care, bomb disposal, transportation, exploration, and more.
The document provides an introduction to humanoid robots and their increasing popularity in research. It discusses how humanoid robots can work closely with humans by taking advantage of human-centered environments. Developing social interaction skills is important for communication between humans and robots. Having a human-like body also facilitates robot programming and skill learning through imitation of humans. However, fully addressing all relevant research areas simultaneously is beyond the current capabilities of humanoid robots. The document proceeds to review the state of the art in humanoid robotics and possible future developments.
Fire Detector and Extinguisher Robot is operated to detect the fire and also to extinguish it. It can be operated in two modes one is manual mode and other is autonomous mode. Manual mode is operated using joysticks and for autonomous mode there is no human intervention. In manual mode direction of the robot is controlled using joysticks, even pump is operated manually. In autonomous mode IR sensors are used to detect the fire and robot is coded accordingly to move in the direction of detected fire. In this robot has a switch which is used to switch between manual and autonomous mode.
This document discusses robotics and automation. It defines robotics as an interdisciplinary field that involves the design, construction, operation, and use of robots to help and assist humans. The goal of automation and robotics in intelligent environments is to automate functions in the home and provide services to inhabitants. The document outlines different types of robots including industrial, medical, military, consumer, and research robots. It also discusses the history of robotics and provides examples of early robots. The main purposes of robotics discussed are exploration, industry, medicine, military/police, and toys.
This presentation discusses robotics and was presented by 5 individuals supervised by Prof. Mubashir Tariq. It defines robots and covers the history of robotics. The main types of robots are described including industrial, wheeled, legged, swimming, flying, micro, and nano robots. The key components of robots and advantages like increased output are outlined. Disadvantages, laws of robotics, problems with robots, and the future of robotics are also examined. The conclusion discusses contributions to soft robotics modeling and control.
This document provides an overview of robotics including:
- Definitions of robotics and its branches including mechanics, electronics, computer science.
- Characteristics of robots like appearance, sensors, actuators, programming.
- Types of robots such as pre-programmed, humanoid, autonomous, teleoperated, augmenting.
- Uses of robots in daily life like manufacturing, healthcare, transportation.
- History and basic elements of robotics.
The document provides an overview of human-robot interaction. It discusses how robots can interact with humans through touch, vision, speech recognition, robotic voice, gestures, facial expressions, artificial emotions, and personality. Various techniques for developing robotics are also covered, such as evolutionary robotics and developmental robotics. The document outlines projections for integration of robots into households, organizations and jobs over the next few decades from sources like the South Korean and Japanese governments and private companies. It also notes potential issues like robots demanding rights or straining resources that could arise if development and use of robots accelerates rapidly.
Riya Maitra's presentation discusses human emotions in robots. It provides definitions of robots and robotics, describes different types of robots including industrial, humanoid, and social robots. It explains how robots interact with humans through touch, vision, speech recognition, gestures, facial expressions and artificial emotions. The presentation outlines techniques for developing robotics like evolutionary robotics and developmental robotics. It presents projections for incorporating robots in households, manufacturing, healthcare and military between now and 2050. In conclusion, it notes robots could one day demand rights and their rise strains resources and environment, though the technology could also be misused destructively.
This document discusses various types and applications of robots. It describes industrial robots, military robots, aerospace robots, and healthcare robots. It provides details on articulated, SCARA, Delta, and Cartesian robots used for material handling, processing, assembly, inspection, and other industrial applications. The document also discusses military robots used for clearing minefields and deactivating bombs. Aerospace robots are discussed for space exploration. Healthcare robots include magnetic microbots for medical procedures. Examples of military robots include Dragon Runner, TALON, ACER, and Packbot. The document also summarizes humanoid robots, swarm robots, prosthetics, neural networks, and prediction robots.
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1. 8 MISSION CRITICAL
How did you first get interested in robotics
and human-machine interaction?
When a little-known movie called “Star Wars” came out in,
I think, 1977 I saw R2-D2 on the screen, and that was it
from there. I think I was in love with robotics ever since I
saw that movie.
After high school I went into the Marine Corps and did
special operations for a few years. ... And then got out and
went to the University of Maryland where I studied computer
science and physics and worked at their Space Systems Lab
doing space robotics to develop highly dexterous manipula-
tor arms that would do satellite servicing in orbit. And we
were pretty darn close to a shuttle launch for our ranger robot
from Space Systems Lab, and then we got pushed back due to
issues with the Russians and their payloads.
At Space Systems Lab … I met Dr. Cori Lathan and
founded AnthroTronix. One of our first con-
tracts was with DARPA to do human-robot
interaction for special operations type mis-
sions, and so that is how the company
got started.
The human-machine interaction
started with AnthroTronix control-
ling tactical unmanned ground
vehicles for DARPA.
What did you look forward to growing
up and accomplishing in robotics?
When I saw R2-D2 and C-3PO and later,
when I started to look at what actual real-world
robotics were doing and what they weren’t able
to do, I quickly realized that it was not a me-
chanical engineering issue that was holding
robotics back. It was mostly intelligence and
sensor issues, even to this day. So I decided
to study computer science to address the
artificial intelligence and minored in
physics in order to understand sensing the
world and sensor technologies, because
those were the two weaknesses — and
still are — for robotics, preventing
them from being real teammates —
domestic, commercial, battlefield.
JACK VICEFOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF AnthroTronix
2. Q&A
AnthroTronix is a research and development firm that specializes
in the development of human-machine interface technology;
wearable computing and robotic control systems; and design,
development and testing of training simulation tools.
Why is human-machine
interaction important?
Human-machine interactions are
extremely important, because rarely
are these robotic assets, aside from
factories, rarely are they working
alone, isolated from human involve-
ment. So the human-robot interac-
tion component, which is often
overlooked by roboticists as they de-
sign functional robotics — the user
interface — the human interaction
component usually comes last, so
it’s given the least amount of plan-
ning and thought.
Since full autonomy for behav-
iors has not yet come to fruition,
the requirements that the humans
stay in the loop on the robotic
behaviors is still there. Even when
the complex behaviors start to really
perform well, the robots are still
going to be working in a human
world, and so human-robot inter-
action on a social level will still be
required even if it’s not us driving
their individual joint angles or indi-
vidual motors anymore.
What can robotics add to our
lives? How do they improve the
way we perform daily tasks?
Just as the first hammer [and] the
first tool was an extension of the
human hand’s capability, robot-
ics are an extension of our own
capability. With our cellphones, we
no longer have to remember phone
numbers. The memory of our
cellphones stores phone numbers,
addresses and gigabytes more.
And so, similar to that, when
the robot revolution, which we’re
in the early stages of, truly happens,
robotics will extend our capabili-
ties physically and cognitively, both
in them being the ultimate tool in
the sense of a machine that can do
nearly anything that a human can
when that day comes, but also the
sensor technologies going into ro-
botics, that [then are] feeding back
into kind of the medical aspect of
adding sensors to humans and aug-
menting human capabilities with
a lot of the technology that comes
from the field of robotics.
How about you personally —
what things are you most look-
ing forward to robots bringing
to your life in the future?
I’m currently, actually right before
you called, working on my robot
that I do in my spare time. One of
the things it’s going to do is inter-
act with my son and walk him to
school on days that I can’t. Which
isn’t a far walk, but to have the child
be remotely monitored by a semi-
autonomous vehicle is one example.
Picking up dirty socks around the
house is another. Those are just the
more personal things, obviously.
I have a robot that sweeps the
floor. I need the one that mops,
and then one that would fly to the
mailbox and retrieve the mail. And
obviously I shouldn’t have to drive
my car. It should drive itself when
I don’t feel like driving it. And
then also, having Amazon deliver
packages even faster through UAVs
[unmanned aerial vehicles].
Loading and unloading the
dishwasher is a popular one.
Yes, so I know how difficult dexter-
ous robotics is, and that’s why pick-
ing up socks off the floor is a task
that will be achieved much sooner
than unloading the dishwasher,
though I’d love a robot to be able to
unload the dishwasher. But its truly
amazing how dexterous the human
hand is and how many things we
can do and how multifunctional
it is. It is absolutely amazing when
you try to reproduce some of its
functionality. You really gain an ap-
preciation for it.
The real key with robots or the
hammer, any tool that humans in-
vent, is to understand the materials
that we have to use to build these
devices, these tools, and understand
their strengths and weaknesses.
Highly dexterous manipulation is
potentially a weakness of robot-
ics. Being self-aware and sentient
has been a weakness of robotics
for quite a while, but having high
mobility and being able to get up
and down stairs and being able to
vacuum and being able to pick up
things around the house or drive
around your house in the night and
provide security when you’re away,
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for example, you don’t need full
home automation. You just need a
fairly smart mobile device that will
keep an eye on things — housesit-
ting. And being able to sit in one
spot and do something repetitively,
you know, dull, dirty or dangerous
— the three Ds of robotics — be-
ing able to do that is one of the
strengths of robotics. And then,
being able to go into a burning
building and not catch on fire and
not run out of oxygen, these are lots
of strengths of robotics that we can
capitalize on.
AnthroTronix works on a variety
of technologies that involve
human-machine interaction.
What specific projects showcase
robotic technology improving the
human experience?
Our glove technology for the warf-
ighter in the field, the reason being
is that it enables the warfighter
in the field, the soldier or Marine
who is on the ground, on patrol,
and close to enemy contact to give
command-and-control signals to
the robotic assets, whether they’re
ground or aerial, using gestures, us-
ing hand and arm signals just as the
soldier or Marine may do to com-
municate with fellow warfighters.
So this capability allows the
warfighter to carry less equipment,
because they don’t have to carry a
separate controller device, a separate
portable joystick, and it allows them
to go from holding their weapon di-
rectly to giving command-and-con-
trol signals to the robot and back to
holding the weapon without ever
taking their eyes off their sector of
security. So they’re able to do that
with minimal compromise of their
own personal security in the field.
And that’s worth its weight in gold.
The other component of that,
we also do receiving messages back
from the robot, and what we focus
on is a haptic feedback system
in which the messaging from the
robot or from other teammates can
come in through your skin, actually
through your combat vest. Now we
have a bunch of buzzers around the
waist and on the torso that would
buzz you with messages, both tem-
poral messages and spatial messages
giving you information about your
surroundings that the robotic asset
has detected, for example.
So if one UAV or UGV
[unmanned ground vehicle] were
to spot an enemy position, that
information of that location of the
enemy position could be relayed to
all the members of the patrol hapti-
cally through their skin without
obstructing their vision or their
hearing, giving them spatial cues
as to the direction of the threat,
without giving them an azimuth
in which they have to use their
compass to figure out exactly which
direction that is.
How do the haptic signals trans-
late into tangible information?
It’s a haptic language of a series of
buzzers, so in the vest for example,
there could be a message that is a
buzzing on the front and then the
back and then the front and then
the back, and you would remember
that means sniper, and then three
buzzes around your waist in a given
direction would mean 300 meters
in the direction you felt those three
buzzes. So now you know sniper,
300 meters, and you know the
general direction from your current
orientation.
Eventually, do you think the
distinction between humans and
robots will still be there? Or will
they become a natural extension
of us, something we just accept
as a part of us?
The technology will be there to
integrate humans with machines to
whatever extent humans are will-
ing to psychologically accept, and
that’s the variable I’m not entirely
clear on — what level of cyborg are
people willing to go to, to increase
performance. I believe it will hap-
pen. I believe we will augment our
strength and our cognition with
digital technologies in the future.
And at the same time with genetic
engineering, those two may con-
verge in which we’re genetically
engineering and connecting tissues
to circuits at the same time, that is
we may genetically engineer tissues
to implant in ourselves in order to
better connect us to circuits.