AIBO
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiboi/Aibo cited 4/5/2007)
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_robot cited 4/5/2007)
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Types, purpose and use of robots
Industrial Robots
Industrial Robots
Industrial Robot Integrator of New and Used Welding Robots
(www.robots4welding.com/products.htm cited 4/5/2007)
PANASONIC ROBOTS
(www.robots4welding.com/products.htm cited 4/5/2007)
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Historical perspectives of robotics
When was the first actual robot invented and used ?
The first robot was invented in 1938 by Americans Willard Pollard and Harold Roselund for the DeVilbiss Company as it was a paint-spraying mechanism.
What was the name of the book Asimov wrote in 1942 in which he described the Laws of Robotics?
In 1942 Asimov wrote a book called the Runaround which described the laws of robotics.
What is the so-called "Zeroth Law of Robotics? Why is it called the Zeroth Law?
Asmiov introduced the Zeroth Law of robotics which states:
A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.
It is referred to as the Zeroth Law as it continues the pattern of lower numbered laws superseding in importance the higher numbered laws.
Propose one situation where it would be OK for a robot to harm (even kill) a human. Explain why it be OK in this circumstance.
It is the ancient old debate of euthenasia, whether it is acceptable or not?
There are circumstances where euthenasia could be considered acceptable, such as in a hospital where a person cannot express their desire to no longer live in their condition. It is in this circumstance where it would be okay for a robot to accompany in the process of harming/killing a human.
References:
Ware P, Cooke P, Opfer D, Wall J. (2005), Information and Software Technology 7-10, Jacarnada: Milton, QLDWordnet, Cognitive Science Laboratory: Princeton University retrieved 22 December 2006 from http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=robotics
The first robot was invented in 1938 by Americans Willard Pollard and Harold Roselund for the DeVilbiss Company as it was a paint-spraying mechanism.
What was the name of the book Asimov wrote in 1942 in which he described the Laws of Robotics?
In 1942 Asimov wrote a book called the Runaround which described the laws of robotics.
What is the so-called "Zeroth Law of Robotics? Why is it called the Zeroth Law?
Asmiov introduced the Zeroth Law of robotics which states:
A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.
It is referred to as the Zeroth Law as it continues the pattern of lower numbered laws superseding in importance the higher numbered laws.
Propose one situation where it would be OK for a robot to harm (even kill) a human. Explain why it be OK in this circumstance.
It is the ancient old debate of euthenasia, whether it is acceptable or not?
There are circumstances where euthenasia could be considered acceptable, such as in a hospital where a person cannot express their desire to no longer live in their condition. It is in this circumstance where it would be okay for a robot to accompany in the process of harming/killing a human.
References:
Ware P, Cooke P, Opfer D, Wall J. (2005), Information and Software Technology 7-10, Jacarnada: Milton, QLDWordnet, Cognitive Science Laboratory: Princeton University retrieved 22 December 2006 from http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=robotics
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Robots and Robotics
Define Robot:
Book: A machine that can perform physical tasks with little or no outside help.
Internet: A robot is an automated program that accesses a web site and traverses through the site by following the links present on the pages. (Cited 26.3.07. matra.sourceforge.net/misc/glossary.php)
Interview: Tomas Atkins believes that a robot is something that can perform a task by itself
Based on the research conducted, i believe that a robot is a mechanism that can perform a task without the assistance of anything else.
Define Robotics:
Book: The study of robots, including design, programming and testing of robots and atuomated systems
Internet: The theory and application of robots, a completely self-contained electronic, electric, or mechanical device, to such activities as manufacturing.(Cited 23.4.07 from connectors.tycoelectronics.com/glossary/glossary-r.stm)
Book: A machine that can perform physical tasks with little or no outside help.
Internet: A robot is an automated program that accesses a web site and traverses through the site by following the links present on the pages. (Cited 26.3.07. matra.sourceforge.net/misc/glossary.php)
Interview: Tomas Atkins believes that a robot is something that can perform a task by itself
Based on the research conducted, i believe that a robot is a mechanism that can perform a task without the assistance of anything else.
Define Robotics:
Book: The study of robots, including design, programming and testing of robots and atuomated systems
Internet: The theory and application of robots, a completely self-contained electronic, electric, or mechanical device, to such activities as manufacturing.(Cited 23.4.07 from connectors.tycoelectronics.com/glossary/glossary-r.stm)
Interview: Angus Cottman believes that robotics is the study of robots
Based on my research I believe that robotics is the study of robots and other components concerning robots.References:
Cottman, A (2007) Personal Interview with Angus Cottman about Robotics, 3 April 2007, Collary
Atkins T (2007) Personal Interview with Tomas Atkins about Robots, 2 April 2007, Collaroy
Ware P, Cooke P, Opfer D, Wall J. (2005), Information and Software Technology 7-10, Jacarnada: Milton, QLDWordnet, Cognitive Science Laboratory: Princeton University retrieved 22 December 2006 from http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=robotics
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