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What is a robot

Workshopshed
Workshopshed over 10 years ago

What distinguishes a robot from other mechanisms such as a drone or ROV (remotely operated vehicle) ?

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  • spannerspencer
    spannerspencer over 10 years ago +3
    I'm not sure that there's any distinct difference between robots and machinery. As crjeder says, the word "robot" comes from a Czech play, and was invented as a futuristic word for slave. That said, there…
  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 10 years ago +2
    If the drone replaces a humans work either fully or partially, or even assists (I guess that's the same as partially) then it should qualify but if all it does is fly around (Like a model plane or car…
  • gadget.iom
    gadget.iom over 10 years ago +2
    "I can't define a robot, but I know one when I see one." - Joseph Engelberger
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    0 Former Member over 10 years ago

    Drone vs Robot | Difference Between

    What is drone? - Definition from WhatIs.com

    Drones vs. driverless cars: A tale of two robotics policies - MarketWatch

    There's a lot of misconceptions between the two, but both of them can be autonomous, or not.

    In my opinion, all autonomous thigs are the same, robot and a drone.

    ROV is just a radio controlled vehicle controlled by a human.

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    0 Workshopshed over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Wikipedia has an interesting comment:

    "There is no consensus on which machines qualify as robots but there is general agreement among experts, and the public, that robots tend to do some or all of the following: move around, operate a mechanical limb, sense and manipulate their environment, and exhibit intelligent behavior — especially behavior which mimics humans or other animals. In practical terms, "robot" usually refers to a machine which can be electronically programmed to carry out a variety of physical tasks or actions."

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot

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    0 Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

    That wiki article includes drones as robots too.

    I don't get it when people tries to differentiate drones from robots, because those are the same, no matter what.

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    0 Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

    That wiki article includes drones as robots too.

    I don't get it when people tries to differentiate drones from robots, because those are the same, no matter what.

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    0 balearicdynamics over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Sounds a perfect definition leaving opened a lot of options but pointing to the right direction.

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