"Robotics involves the design, construction, operation, and use of robots."
Understanding the basics of robotic systems such as robotic arms, end-effectors, and controllers.
Programming languages: Understanding different programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java is important for robotics programming.
Robotics operating systems: A robotics operating system is a collection of software frameworks for robotics applications. Examples include ROS (Robot Operating System) and RoboLinux.
Sensors: Sensors are devices that detect and respond to physical stimuli. Examples include cameras, infrared sensors, and pressure sensors.
Actuators: Actuators are devices that convert electrical signals or energy into motion or force. Examples include motors, solenoids, and pneumatic actuators.
Control systems: Control systems are used to regulate the behavior of robots. Examples include PID controllers and Kalman filters.
Robot kinematics: Robot kinematics involves the study of robot motion and the mathematics of movement.
Robot dynamics: Robot dynamics deals with the forces and movement involved in robot operation.
Robotics algorithms: Robotics algorithms are the mathematical procedures used in robotics control and planning.
Path planning: Path planning enables robots to navigate their environment safely and efficiently.
Computer vision: Computer vision involves the use of cameras and image processing software to extract information from images.
Machine learning: Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that allows robots to learn from and adapt to their environment.
Human-robot interaction: Human-robot interaction involves the design and development of robotic systems that can interact with humans in a natural and intuitive manner.
Robot safety: Robot safety involves ensuring that robots are safe to operate around humans, and that they are not a danger to people or property.
Robotic materials and actuators: Robotics materials and actuators are used to build robots and make them move.
Mechatronics: Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that combines mechanics, electronics, and computing to create advanced systems.
Industrial Robotics: These robots are used in factories and manufacturing plants for tasks such as assembly, welding, painting, and inspection.
Agricultural Robotics: Agricultural robots are designed to perform various agricultural tasks such as seeding, harvesting, and monitoring crop growth.
Medical Robotics: This category involves robotic devices used in surgical procedures or to assist with medical treatment or rehabilitation.
Domestic Robotics: These robots include vacuum cleaners, smart home systems, and other consumer products aimed at making daily household chores easier.
Military Robotics: Military robots are being used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and bomb disposal, as well as for other military applications.
Educational Robotics: These robots are used in classrooms and universities for education and research purposes. Examples include Lego Mindstorms and VEX Robotics Kits.
Entertainment Robotics: Entertainment robots are toys and other devices used for amusement purposes, including robots for children, robot pets, and gaming consoles.
Service Robotics: Service robots are designed to provide assistance in various areas, such as home cleaning, eldercare, and hospitality.
Space Robotics: Robots used in outer space exploration, including Mars rovers and other planetary exploration robots.
Autonomous Robotics: Autonomous robots can operate independently, without human intervention. They are often used in applications such as transportation, surveillance, and drones.
"The goal of robotics is to design machines that can help and assist humans."
"Robotics integrates fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information engineering, mechatronics engineering, electronics, biomedical engineering, computer engineering, control systems engineering, software engineering, mathematics, etc."
"Robots can be used in many situations for many purposes."
"Today, many are used in dangerous environments (including inspection of radioactive materials, bomb detection and deactivation), manufacturing processes, or where humans cannot survive (e.g., in space, underwater, in high heat, and clean up and containment of hazardous materials and radiation)."
"Robots can take any form, but some are made to resemble humans in appearance."
"Such robots attempt to replicate walking, lifting, speech, cognition, or any other tasks mainly performed by a human."
"Many of today's robots are inspired by nature, contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics."
"Certain robots require user input to operate, while other robots function autonomously."
"Research into the functionality and potential uses of robots did not grow substantially until the 20th century."
"It has been frequently assumed by various scholars, inventors, engineers, and technicians that robots will one day be able to mimic human behavior and manage tasks in a human-like fashion."
"Today, robotics is a rapidly growing field, as technological advances continue."
"Researching, designing, and building new robots serve various practical purposes, whether domestically, commercially, or militarily."
"Many robots are built to do jobs that are hazardous to people, such as defusing bombs, finding survivors in unstable ruins, and exploring mines and shipwrecks."
"Robotics is also used in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as a teaching aid."
"Robotics integrates fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information engineering, mechatronics engineering, electronics, biomedical engineering, computer engineering, control systems engineering, software engineering, mathematics, etc."
"Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of electronics and communication, computer science and engineering."
"Many are used in dangerous environments (including inspection of radioactive materials, bomb detection and deactivation), manufacturing processes, or where humans cannot survive."
"Robots can do various jobs that a human might not be able to do."
"Robots are designed to help and assist humans."