Why are robots shy? Because they have hardware and software but no underware.
Robotics is a part of Engineering and Science. It has to do with the creation and building of robots, as well as computer programming. It is interdisciplinary, using mechanical, electrical and other kinds of engineering. Robots are sometimes used to do things that humans cannot, like going places that are too hot, small, dangerous or distant for humans. Some robots look like humans, but most just look like machines.
Robotics comes from the word robot, which in turn comes from the Slavic word robota. Robota means labor, or work.
NATURE's Influence in robotics
answer the following questions:
Describe two examples of swarms found in nature.
Describe two possible applications for swarm robots.
Why is it impractical to have a central computer control every robot in a large group?
How could you collaborate with a robot to make your life easier?
Why did the robot go to the doctor? Because it had a virus!
Why was the robot angry? Because someone kept pushing his buttons!
How to get started in robotics
Robotics is not a straightforward career choice. It is a truly interdisciplinary career. This makes it different from many traditional jobs.
You want to be a doctor? Study medicine.
You want to build bridges? Study civil engineering.
You want to work with robots? Well… you could study electronics, computer science, biotechnology, manufacturing, cognitive science… there are loads of routes to a job in robotics!
At the most basic level there are 2 core subjects which you need to get started in robotics:
Mathematics — A good grasp of algebra and geometry are essential to all of the subjects which make up robotics.
Science — It is important to have a solid understanding of science if you want to work in robotics. Physics is particularly useful, however, all sciences are useful as they teach how to apply mathematics to real-world problems.
"Robotics and other combinations will make the world pretty fantastic compared with today." - Bill Gates
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