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Robotics
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Introduction

- What is robotics

Background history

Types of Robots

Application

Components

- listed in Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotics#Dynamics_and_kinematics

Impact on employment

Introduction

Robotics is science of designing or building an applicationof robots. Simply ,Robotics may be defines as “The Studyof
Robots”. The aim of robotics is to design an efficientrobot

Robotics is needed because:-•Speed• Can work in hazardous/dangerous temperature• Can do repetitive tasks• Can
do work with accuracy

A reprogrammable multifunctional manipulator designed to move material,parts, tools or specialized devices through
various programmed motions for the performance of a variety of Tasks. Robot Institute of America.

History

The word robot was introduced to the public by Czech writerKarel Capek(1890-1938) in his play R.U.R.
(RossumsUniversal Robots), published in 1920. The play begins in afactory that makes artificial people called robots .
Capek wasreportedly several times a candidate for the Nobel prize forhis works . The word "robotics", used to
describe this field of study, was coined accidentally by the Russian –born , American scientist and science fiction
writer, Isaac Asimov(1920-1992) in 1940s.

Laws

Asimov also proposed his three "Laws of Robotics", and he later added a “zeroth law”.Zeroth Law : A robot may not
injure humanity, or,through inaction, allow humanity to come to harmFirst Law : A robot may not injure a human
being, or,through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm,unless this would violate a higher order lawSecond
Law: A robot must obey orders given it by humanbeings, except where such orders would conflict with a higherorder
lawThird Law : A robot must protect its own existence aslong as such protection does not conflict with a higherorder
law.

Types

1. Mobile robots are of two types….Rolling robots have wheels to move around.They can quickly and easily
search.However they are only useful in flat areas.Robots on legs are usually brought in whenthe terrain is
rocky. Most robots have atleast 4 legs; usually they have 6 or more.
2. 12. Robots are not only used to explore areas orimitate a human being. Most robots performrepeating tasks
without ever moving an inch.Most robots are ‘working’ in industry settingsand are stationary .Autonomous
robots are self supportingor in other words self contained. In a waythey rely on their own ‘brains’.
3. 13. A person can guide a robot by remotecontrol. A person can perform difficult andusually dangerous tasks
without being at thespot where the tasks are performed.Virtual robots don’t exits In real life. Virtualrobots are
just programs, building blocks ofsoftware inside a computer.
4. 14. Going to far away planets.Going far down into the unknown waters and mines where humanswould
be crushedGiving us information that humans cant getWorking at places 24/7 without any salary and
food. Plus they dontget boredThey can perform tasks faster than humans and much moreconsistently and
accuratelyMost of them are automatic so they can go around by themselveswithout any human
interference. People can lose jobs in factories It needs a supply of powerIt needs maintenance to keep
it running .It costs money to make or buy a robot

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First Robot

1. 3. The First Robot <ul><li>After the technology explosion during World War II, in 1956, George C. Devol,
Norman Schafler and Joseph F. Engelberger and made a serious and commercial effort to produce a robot.
</li></ul><ul><li>They started a firm named Unimation and succeeded in building the 1 st robot named
Unimate. </li></ul><ul><li>Joseph F. Engelberger is known as the ‘Father of Robotics’ </li></ul>Unimate
Puma500 Manipulator
2. 4. The Unimate <ul><li>It was first used in General Motors. </li></ul><ul><li>It basically to extract die-
castings from die casting machines and to perform spot welding on auto bodies, both tasks being particularly
hateful jobs for people. </li></ul><ul><li>A variety of other tasks were also performed by robots, such as
loading and unloading machine tools. </li></ul><ul><li>The Unimate started a revolution in the robotics
industry and many robots of its type were built for doing tiresome jobs for people. </li></ul><ul><li>Robots
offer specific benefits to workers and industries. If introduced correctly, industrial robots can improve the
quality of life by freeing workers from dirty, boring, dangerous and heavy labor. </li></ul>