Robotics

Robotics

1. Robotics is a branch of engineering and computer science that involves the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots. The objective of the robotics field is to create intelligent machines that can assist humans in a variety of ways. Robotics can take on a number of forms

2. Robotics can take on a number of forms. A robot might resemble a human or be in the form of a robotic application, such as robotic process automation, which simulates how humans engage with software to perform repetitive, rules-based tasks

3. While the field of robotics and exploration of the potential uses and functionality of robots have grown substantially in the 21st century, the idea certainly isn't new

4. The term robotics is an extension of the word robot. One of its first uses came from Czech writer Karel Čapek, who used the word in his 1920 play, Rossum's Universal Robots

5. However, in the 1940s, the Oxford English Dictionary credited science fiction author Isaac Asimov for being the first person to use the term. In Asimov's story, he suggested three principles to guide the behavior of autonomous robots and smart machines

6. Today, industrial robots, as well as many other types of robots, are used to perform repetitive tasks. They can take the form of a robotic arm, a collaborative robot (cobot), a robotic exoskeleton or traditional humanoid robots

7. Today, industrial robots, as well as many other types of robots, are used to perform repetitive tasks. They can take the form of a robotic arm, a collaborative robot (cobot), a robotic exoskeleton or traditional humanoid robots

8. These robots are mainly used for transportation purposes and can include self-driving cars, drones and autonomous delivery robots. They navigate and make decisions using advanced sensors and AI algorithms

9. These robots are programmed to imitate and mimic human movements and actions. They look humanlike and are employed in research, entertainment and human-robot interactions

10. Contrary to the majority of other types of robots, which do their tasks alone or in entirely separated work environments, cobots can share workplaces with human employees, enabling them to work more productively. They're typically used to remove costly, dangerous or time-consuming tasks from routine workflows. Cobots can occasionally recognize and respond to human movement

11. These robots are used in missions to explore space as well as in harsh regions on Earth. Examples include underwater exploration robots and rovers used on Mars expeditions

12. These robots are used in farming and agricultural applications. They can plant, harvest, apply pesticides and check crop health