[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.

IMHO For me a robot is an autonomous system capable of reading its environment and reacting to it. But would love to hear and discover other perspectives on the matter!

An RC vehicle is not a An RC vehicle is not a robot. It is a bg step on the way to creating a robot though. We shlouldn’t make beginners feel bad for their RC creations, but we also shouldn’t allow them to be called robots. A robot should be autonomous to some degree beyond havin…

Appliances Would a Roomba which is an appliance be considered a robot or is it just an appliance. What makes a robot a robot. Does it have to feel to be a robot. Does it have to think to be a robot. Does it have to be autonomous to be a robot. Does it have to recognize you or ob…

A robot is a constructed A robot is a constructed machine that performs the functions of a servant.

A robot is a constructed A robot is a constructed machine that performs the tasks of a servant.A robot should be able to change the environment it is in. Roomba is a robot, right at the bottom of that description. Typically a robot (more correctly, General Purpose Robot) should …

I have come up with three I have come up with three words that I think are the easiest way to describe a robot and would love to hear more from anyone on their thoughts of this. Sense,Think and React. To me a robot has to Sense it enviroment or know if there is something in its …

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…

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jeffro December 14, 2017, 7:12am 7

I agree with you on this. I

I agree with you on this. I see many videos where it say 17DOF robot but when you watch them the majority are using either a bluetooth connection or IR or RF to control the movements of the robots.