1. Robotics Robots in the news. Library research project. Lab: Catchup. Original application. Homework: postings.

2. Scope of robots in the news Anything involving computer control of objects in physical world –may be more or less human-like –include artificial limbs NOT include 'bots on the Web.

3. Types of control teleo-operator teach / playback programmable, with sensory input Note: these definitions are dependent on level of control: heat seeking missile is programmable once fired. Drones have similar local control.

4. Unit of analysis The ‘robot’ way may be different from and [possibly] better because of what is being replaced –Not just the human, but something larger –For example: Diary examples: milking machines were connected to data base AND possibly, more automation testing the milk Surgery (including hair replacement): also replace measuring / positioning system

5. Unit of analysis, cont. My prediction: Robot cars will come into wider use if and when they are connected to larger network of traffic control.

6. Maps versus GPS When I give directions, I and others often say something like: –When you pass the Diner, look to the left for Terrace… –“If you pass the hospital, you’ve gone too far”. What does GPS do? To generalize, these are scope / unit of analysis / unit of attention –Once you get on a highway, need different type of attention then navigating many back roads.

7. General point(s) Technology versus use of technology Definition of Computer Information System –Hardware –Software –People –Procedures –[may be appropriate to add network(s)] Applications: – ‘way finding’: how do you use GPS –Robot aide: what is scope of task

8. Topics in past years iRobot company: http://www.irobot.com/http://www.irobot.com/ military drones Oscar Pistorius: http://www.oscarpistorius.com/ http://www.oscarpistorius.com/ uncanny valley / uncanny divide smart house versus robot butler / maid

9. Newer topics Using animal models: –http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2012/01/04/le aping-lizards-show-robots-the-value-of-a-tail/http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2012/01/04/le aping-lizards-show-robots-the-value-of-a-tail/ Using notion of a swarm: many simpler robots –http://www.swarmanoid.org/http://www.swarmanoid.org/ –https://inlportal.inl.gov/portal/server.pt?open= 512&objID=464&parentname=CommunityPag e&parentid=2&mode=2&in_hi_userid=200&ca ched=truehttps://inlportal.inl.gov/portal/server.pt?open= 512&objID=464&parentname=CommunityPag e&parentid=2&mode=2&in_hi_userid=200&ca ched=true

10. Initiatives Advanced Manufacturing Partnership: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press- office/2011/06/24/president-obama-launches- advanced-manufacturing-partnership http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press- office/2011/06/24/president-obama-launches- advanced-manufacturing-partnership Short news story about Japan: http://www.shortnews.com/start.cfm?id=91348 and http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/05/japan -robots-farm-tsunami_n_1187561.html http://www.shortnews.com/start.cfm?id=91348 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/05/japan -robots-farm-tsunami_n_1187561.html

11. Preview When doing posting (making your own and reading others), think about topic for your library research paper. –May also include robots in literature, movies –robotics ('physical computing') in art

12. Your application Stick with tribot, use 1 or more sensors Consider using –Variables for counters Ex. Go forward, if tribot bumper pressed, backup and try again 3 times, then turn left or right and go forward Ex. Use random number generator to determine direction or count or time spent moving or … –Mix / combination of sensors Ex. Wait for something to be close (by some measure). Move in circles/spiral/? Until hit something Ex. Dance (?) with something…

13. Your application, cont. Find and hit things. Might consider re- positioning mallet. Look over on-line programs and implement and then make variations.

14. Homework Postings –Including responding to other posts. Plan ahead for library research project.