The document discusses various topics related to robots including their purposes, types, design, and history. It covers why robots are used in hazardous, remote, or precision situations. The document also discusses human and robot anatomy, environmental challenges for robots, cooperating with robots, design trade-offs, and examples of different robots including social, humanoid, rover, and future robots. It encourages careers in robotics.
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1. Daryl Rasmussen September 24, 2002 ºÝºÝߣ 1 When are robots used? How are robots designed? What types of robots are there? Why a career in robotics? Elements of Robotics
2. Purposes of robots Robot architecture & function Systems, subsystems & components Design trade-offs Description of different robot types ºÝºÝߣ 2 Topics of Discussion
3. Hazardous environment or material Remote or unreachable location Beyond human size scale Power is beyond human capability Speed is too high or low Repetitive job or too precise ºÝºÝߣ 3 Why People Use Robots
4. Early robot concepts Extending human capabilities Automatic machines Robots in the workplace Robots for exploring Robots as companions Robots of the future ºÝºÝߣ 4 Robot History
5. Function Human Robot Locomotion Legs Wheels, propeller, legs Thinking Brain Computer, controller Sensing Senses Sensors & instruments Manipulation Hands Gripper, end-effectors Structure Bones Frame or platform Energy Food Battery, solar panel, fuel ºÝºÝߣ 5 Human & Robot Anatomy
6. Land – roughness, grade, holes Sea – weather, signal path (motion) Undersea - signal path, pressure seal Air – weight, power, control Space – weight, launch stress ºÝºÝߣ 6 Environmental Challenges
7. Working together - the human interface Safety - operating rules for robots Partners - strengths and weaknesses People - repairing robots Robots - repairing people ºÝºÝߣ 7 Cooperating with Robots
8. Propeller thrusters Tether Body, frame Temperature, salinity, pressure, position & image sensors Stereo cameras Wrist, gripper Controller An Undersea Robotic System ºÝºÝߣ 8
9. Temperature vs. power Weight vs. distance Volume vs. weight Power vs. time Cost vs. risk Communication rate vs. power Autonomous vs. manual control ºÝºÝߣ 9 Design Trade -offs
15. Challenges for the next generation Promising technologies Knowledge is power AND rewarding America is counting on you ºÝºÝߣ 15 Robots in Your Future