[Asimo.jpg] I have seen this question asked and have not yet found a real answer or one that actually describe or defines what a robot is. Here I am asking the infamous question "What is a Robot" Can't wait to see what your thoughts are.

Good question.dictionary.com Good question. dictionary.com defines robot as “a machine that resembles a human and does mechanical, routine tasks on command.” I don’t think that explains it very well although I am still trying to refine this in my own mind as to what makes a rob…

Our definition of a robot is Our definition of a robot is coming to life. I agree with you as Alexa is not a robot but more of what I would call a Chat bot with additional add-ons. You are correct in saying it is man made and that is has to physically perform a duty or task base…

What is the difference What is the difference between a robot and a machine ? A machine is something designed to perform a specific task over and over again. A printer does that and it senses if you press a button. You cell phone does it and it feels your finger. A line followin…

Good questions you have Good questions you have there and lets see if they can all be answered. What is the difference between a robot and a machine ? A Robot is a Machine but a Machine is not a Robot. That would be like saying the pencil sharpener is a robot. A machine is so…

Why would you call 'an Why would you call an industrial robot like are used in automotive factories’ a robot ? What is different about it to a machine that does the same thing over and over ? Also does it sense it’s environment ? Now you say ‘a robot is a manmade device’ but …

Good points. You could be Good points. You could be right that there is no real difference. Nothing wrong with calling what I consider a robot a machine, since by definition it certainly is. But in my mind, a robot is a specialized type of machine. Something like a cement mixe…

I would not consider a I would not consider a pencil sharpener a machine. Also my line follower does need human intervention as the cement mixer (Bill’s example and I think you would agree a machine) to start.

Machine Definition. an Machine Definition. an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.

So say a house it uses So say a house it uses mechanical power as you open a window it has several parts each with a definite function and together it saves me from the rain. Is my house a machine ?

I wanted to say that what I I wanted to say that what I mean by Human Intervention is to control it by using a remote or other device such as a smart phone, RF transmitter etc… The point of having to turn a robot on is not human intervention in my meaning.

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Ok after discussing with

Ok after discussing with Jeff a little here is my try : A machine that does not need any lifeform for it to run after started till it runs out of power, that senses it’s environment computes this input due to certain rules (a program) and produces an output based on these rules which is of a physical form.