Lecture 1
16-311 Introduction to Robotics
Prof. Howie Choset
What is a Robot?
  • machine capable of independent study
  • simulate intelligent behavior
  • perform a human operation
  • machine designed to do tasks
  • programmable mechanical motion that uses electricity
  • A platform that takes instructions and performs actions
  • A man-made device that can do work
  • Reacts to the environment
  • A physical construction of an algorithm

    Features:

  • physical embodiment
  • Dull
  • Dirty
  • Dangerous
  • Demos

    There is no concrete definition
    What is life?
    Also no concrete definition

    Pictures
    Robots
    Robots
    Robots

  • Sense
  • Plan
  • Act