Robotic Systems

WHAT IS A ROBOT

A robot is a machine —especially one programmable by a computer— capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.
[2] Robots can be guided by an external control device or the control may be embedded within. Robots may be constructed to take on human form but most robots are machines designed to perform a task with no regard to how they look.

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Robots that resemble humans are known as Androids; however, many robots aren't built on the human model.

Industrial robots, for example, are often designed to perform repetitive tasks that aren't facilitated by a human-like construction.
A robot can be remotely controlled by a human operator, sometimes from a great distance. A telechir is a complex robot that is remotely controlled by a human operator for a telepresence system, which gives that individual the sense of being on location in a remote, dangerous or alien environment and the ability to interact with it.
Telepresence robots, which simulate the experience and some of the capabilities of being physically present, can enable remote business consultations, healthcare, home monitoring and childcare, among many other possibilities.

Swarm robots, Also referred to as insect robots, work in fleets ranging in number from a few to thousands robots, with all fleet members under the supervision of a single controller system. The term arises from the similarity of the system to a colony of insects, where the individuals and characters are simple but the fleet as a whole can be sophisticated.
The branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing is robotics.
These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans in dangerous environments or manufacturing processes,

or resemble humans in appearance, behavior, and/or cognition. Many of today's robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics. These robots have also created a newer branch of robotics: soft robotics.

ASIMO Robots

ASIMO has the ability to recognize moving objects, postures, gestures, its surrounding environment, sounds and faces, which enables it to interact with humans. The robot can detect the movements of multiple objects by using visual information captured by two camera "eyes" in its head and also determine distance and direction. This feature allows ASIMO to follow or face a person when approached.

The robot interprets voice commands and human gestures, enabling it to recognize when a handshake is offered or when a person waves or points, and then respond accordingly..

 ASIMO's ability to distinguish between voices and other sounds allows it to identify its companions.

 ASIMO is able to respond to its name and recognizes sounds associated with a falling object or collision. This allows the robot to face a person when spoken to or look towards a sound.

 ASIMO responds to questions by nodding or providing a verbal answer in different languages and can recognize approximately 10 different faces and address them by name.


ASIMO Robots Appearance

An autonomous robot acts as a stand-alone system, complete with its own computer (called the controller ). The most advanced example is the smart robot, which has a built-in artificial intelligence (AI) system that can learn from its environment and its experience and build on its capabilities based on that knowledge.

Android Robots

Some advanced robots are called androids because of their superficial resemblance to human beings. Androids are mobile, usually moving around on wheels or a track drive (robots legs are unstable and difficult to engineer). 

The android is not necessarily the end point of robot evolution. Some of the most esoteric and powerful robots do not look or behave anything like humans. The ultimate in robotic intelligence and sophistication might take on forms yet to be imagined.

There are concerns about the increasing use of robots in industries and their roles in the society. Robots are blamed for rising unemployment as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions. The use of robots in military combat raises ethical concerns. The possibilities of robot autonomy and potential repercussions have been addressed in fiction and may be a realistic concern in the future.