ROBOTA
Robotics has been of interest to mankind for over one hundred years. However our perception of robots has been influenced by the media and Hollywood.
The word robot was first used by the influential Czech playwright Karel Capek. The word originates from the Czech word “robota” which means forced labour or serf. The use of the word Robot was introduced into his play R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) which opened in Prague in January 1921.
The word robot was first used by the influential Czech playwright Karel Capek. The word originates from the Czech word “robota” which means forced labour or serf. The use of the word Robot was introduced into his play R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) which opened in Prague in January 1921.
UNIMAGINABLE LIFE WITHOUT ROBOTICS
ROBOTICS APPLICATIONS IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (Click Here to See)
Also see this Baasic Robotics
One may ask what robotics is about? In my eyes, a robots' characteristics change depending on the environment it operates in. Some of these are:
Also see this Baasic Robotics
One may ask what robotics is about? In my eyes, a robots' characteristics change depending on the environment it operates in. Some of these are:
Outer Space -
Manipulative arms that are controlled by a human are used to unload the docking bay of space shuttles to launch satellites or to construct a space station
The Intelligent Home -
Automated systems can now monitor home security, environmental conditions and energy usage. Door and windows can be opened automatically and appliances such as lighting and air conditioning can be pre programmed to activate. This assists occupants irrespective of their state of mobility.
Exploration -
Robots can visit environments that are harmful to humans. An example is monitoring the environment inside a volcano or exploring our deepest oceans. NASA has used robotic probes for planetary exploration since the early sixties.
Military Robots -
Airborne robot drones are used for surveillance in today's modern army. In the future automated aircraft and vehicles could be used to carry fuel and ammunition or clear minefields
Farms -
Automated harvesters can cut and gather crops. Robotic dairies are available allowing operators to feed and milk their cows remotely.
The Car Industry -
Robotic arms that are able to perform multiple tasks are used in the car manufacturing process. They perform tasks such as welding, cutting, lifting, sorting and bending. Similar applications but on a smaller scale are now being planned for the food processing industry in particular the trimming, cutting and processing of various meats such as fish, lamb, beef.
Hospitals -
Under development is a robotic suit that will enable nurses to lift patients without damaging their backs. Scientists in Japan have developed a power-assisted suit which will give nurses the extra muscle they need to lift their patients - and avoid back injuries.
Disaster Areas -
Surveillance robots fitted with advanced sensing and imaging equipment can operate in hazardous environments such as urban setting damaged by earthquakes by scanning walls, floors and ceilings for structural integrity.
Entertainment -
Interactive robots that exhibit behaviours and learning ability. SONY has one such robot which moves freely, plays with a ball and can respond to verbal instructions.
Education is integrating technologies in a creative format and robotics involves all key learning areas such as maths, arts (i.e. materials and design), English, sciences (i.e. chemistry, physics, mechanics, electronics) and social skills. The range of resources is great, some brand names include - Elekit, Lynxmotion, Robotix, Lego, Fischertechnic, Logiblocs, Capsela andCye.