26-04-2012, 01:15 PM
Robotics
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But wait those aren’t real!
Most examples that spring to mind are
fictional because the potential of robotics
far outweighs the current realization.
According to text
• A robot is an autonomous system which
exists in the physical world, can sense its
environment, and can act on some goals.
• Anything that fails one of the above
criteria: autonomy, embodiment, sensory
ability, and goals!
Viking is not considered a robot by this
definition.
Where do robots come from?
• Control Theory
• Cybernetics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Systems
Control Theory
• Mathematical study of automated control
systems.
• One of the foundations of engineering.
• Started with the Ancient Greeks
• E.g. Cruise Control, Thermostat
• More on this in later lectures…
Exhibited Behaviors
• Find the weak light source
• Head toward the light
• Back away from the bright light
• Turn and push to avoid obstacles
(overrode light response)
• Recharge battery
Computer Systems
• The development of computer systems
has greatly influenced and enhanced the
development of Robotic systems.
• First computer: Abacus (2700 BC)
• First mechanical computer (150-100 BC):
Antikythera device
robotics......pdf (Size: 1.01 MB / Downloads: 72)
But wait those aren’t real!
Most examples that spring to mind are
fictional because the potential of robotics
far outweighs the current realization.
According to text
• A robot is an autonomous system which
exists in the physical world, can sense its
environment, and can act on some goals.
• Anything that fails one of the above
criteria: autonomy, embodiment, sensory
ability, and goals!
Viking is not considered a robot by this
definition.
Where do robots come from?
• Control Theory
• Cybernetics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Systems
Control Theory
• Mathematical study of automated control
systems.
• One of the foundations of engineering.
• Started with the Ancient Greeks
• E.g. Cruise Control, Thermostat
• More on this in later lectures…
Exhibited Behaviors
• Find the weak light source
• Head toward the light
• Back away from the bright light
• Turn and push to avoid obstacles
(overrode light response)
• Recharge battery
Computer Systems
• The development of computer systems
has greatly influenced and enhanced the
development of Robotic systems.
• First computer: Abacus (2700 BC)
• First mechanical computer (150-100 BC):
Antikythera device