Robotics

Use the following links to write brief notes on Robotics.

• Define a robot and robotics.
• Describe some inputs devices used by robots e.g camera, microphones, 
• Describe some output devices used by robots e.g claws, wheels, motors, relays, speakers, and others
• Distinguish between Robot, android, cyborg and give a practical example from research of each.
• http://dailyfig.figment.com/2012/01/17/cyborgs-and-androids-and-robots-oh-my/
• Robots will always use Sensors. Describe the different sensors used by robots stating their purposes.
• What are the three Asimov's laws of robotics?
• List down some benefits of using robots
• What are some of the limitations and capabilities of using robots

What is a robot?

http://www.galileo.org/robotics/intro.html

Introductory PowerPoint
http://www.slideyourppt.com/2013/05/robotics-powerpoint-presentation.html

Current developments in robotics
http://singularityhub.com/2013/10/07/boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-walks-like-a-human-over-field-of-rubble/

http://ib2012-itgs.wikispaces.com/Robotics,+Artificial+Intelligence+and+Expert+Systems

More notes on robotics capabilities
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/robotics/universal/index.html

What devices can be classified as robots?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IjINpdbjE8
Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ_3GJNz4fg da vinci surgical system
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmvCdZJz-As robotic teacher

More news on robotics
http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/10/14/time-debate-ethics-robots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pr683SYFk

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2013/10/weaponized-military-robots/
Homework
Research on one robot in the field assigned. Prepare a short presentation by
Naming the robot, describing it's function, it's impact and evaluate one relevant related social/ethical concern.
Abizer :Robotics in health
Nikita: Robotics in education
Hamadhan: Robotics in warfare/Millitary
Huda: Robotics business and employment
Leslie: Robotics in Home and leisure
Vrinda: Robotics in Environment
Parthivi: Robotics in Politics and Government
Srishti: Robotics in Business & Employment (Transport)