What is a Robot?

Slices Anthropomorphism Remote Control Programmed Repetition Autonomy Artificial Intelligence 13-2

Anthropomorphism Looks or behaves like a human 13-3

Anthropomorphism Looks or behaves like a human 13-4

Zoomorphism Looks or behaves like an animal 13-5

Remote Control Output movement in direct proportion to control input The robot simply “mimes” the controller 13-6

Remote Control Output movement in direct proportion to control input 13-7

Semi-Remote Control Input signals are modified thru mathematical control equations to produce appropriate output signals Still need a human controller 13-8

Programmed Repetition Performs repetitive tasks without human intervention Still needs to be programed ahead of time Program is a non-adaptive algorithm 13-9

Programmed Repetition Program executes the same steps repeatedly 13-10

Autonomy Program responds to changes in the environment 13-11

Autonomy Program responds to changes in the environment 13-12