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What are the four main reasons we have (or want) robots?
What are the four main reasons we have (or want) robots?
Replace, Project, Assist, Amuse
What are the three main modalities of autonomous (unmanned) vehicles?
What are the three main modalities of autonomous (unmanned) vehicles?
Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Unmanned Marine Vehicles
What is the initialism for the term that describes the type of tasks often performed by robots?
What is the initialism for the term that describes the type of tasks often performed by robots?
3Ds
Which of these is NOT a reason why robots are used for combat systems?
Which of these is NOT a reason why robots are used for combat systems?
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What is the name of the robot that was used to explore the wreckage of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks?
What is the name of the robot that was used to explore the wreckage of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks?
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What is the name of the robot that inspired the term "robot" as it appears in the play "R.U.R." by Karel Čapek?
What is the name of the robot that inspired the term "robot" as it appears in the play "R.U.R." by Karel Čapek?
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What is the name of one of the key components of an intelligent robot that enables it to interact with the environment?
What is the name of one of the key components of an intelligent robot that enables it to interact with the environment?
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What are the five common components of an intelligent robot?
What are the five common components of an intelligent robot?
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The term "mobility" can also be used to describe an effector when the robot is moving and navigating its environment.
The term "mobility" can also be used to describe an effector when the robot is moving and navigating its environment.
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What is the name of the popular robotic vacuum cleaner developed by iRobot?
What is the name of the popular robotic vacuum cleaner developed by iRobot?
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What is the name of the organization that was responsible for organizing the DARPA Grand Challenge?
What is the name of the organization that was responsible for organizing the DARPA Grand Challenge?
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What is the name of the humanoid robot developed by Honda?
What is the name of the humanoid robot developed by Honda?
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Which of these is NOT a sub-category of Unmanned Ground Vehicles?
Which of these is NOT a sub-category of Unmanned Ground Vehicles?
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What is the name of the large, powerful, and stationary Unmanned Ground Vehicle?
What is the name of the large, powerful, and stationary Unmanned Ground Vehicle?
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What is the name of the small, portable, and mobile Unmanned Ground Vehicle?
What is the name of the small, portable, and mobile Unmanned Ground Vehicle?
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What is the name of the medium-sized, portable, and mobile Unmanned Ground Vehicle?
What is the name of the medium-sized, portable, and mobile Unmanned Ground Vehicle?
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What is the name of the Unmanned Ground Vehicle that is smaller than the other sub-categories and can be remotely controlled?
What is the name of the Unmanned Ground Vehicle that is smaller than the other sub-categories and can be remotely controlled?
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What is the name of the dog-like robot developed by Sony?
What is the name of the dog-like robot developed by Sony?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of an intelligent agent?
Which of the following is NOT a component of an intelligent agent?
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What is the name of the intelligent agent model that was proposed by Russell and Norvig?
What is the name of the intelligent agent model that was proposed by Russell and Norvig?
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Study Notes
Intelligent Robots
- Intelligent robots are a complex system
- Definition of a robot is discussed
- Robot work locations are described
- Reasons for needing robots are explored
- Robot intelligence is analyzed
Organization of this Lecture
- Objectives are outlined
- Robot definition, including history and components, is presented
- Reasons for robot use are identified (replace, project, assist, amuse)
- Robot working environments are described (land, sea, air)
- Natural intelligence and AI study methods are explained
- A summary is provided
Specific Learning Objectives
- How to define an intelligent robot is explained
- Five common components of intelligent robots are listed
- Four motivations for using intelligent robots are given
- Three types of autonomous vehicles are identified
- Seven AI areas and their contribution to robots are discussed
What are Robots?
- Karel Čapek's 1921 play, R.U.R., is mentioned
- Robots are defined as physically situated agents.
What are AI Robots?
- Robots are defined as physically situated intelligent agents.
- Intelligent agents are systems that perceive the environment and act in ways to maximize success
All Have 5 Common Components
- Effectors (mobility): legs, arms, neck, and wrists.
- Sensors (perception): eyes, ears, nose, smell, touch.
- Control (central nervous system): inner/outer loops.
- Power (food and digestive system).
- Communications (voice, gestures, hearing, I/O).
Why Do We Have Robots?
- Motivations include replacing people, projecting ideas, offering assistance, and providing amusement
Dirty, Dangerous, Dull (3Ds) Tasks
- Future combat systems.
- Factory robots.
- Cleaning robots (Roomba/scooba)
- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots, bomb-squad robots.
- Sewer and pipe inspection robots.
- Nuclear clean up.
Better Than Bio
- Robots at disaster sites (e.g., World Trade Center).
- Their capabilities are often better than human capabilities.
- Examples include smaller size (especially to get into voids), ability to work in harsh conditions (e.g., fire, depleted oxygen), enhanced response time, and more consistent abilities.
- Examples provided include NBC response (nuclear, biological, chemical recognition) and surveillance.
Assistance
- Eldercare and nursing.
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy.
- Exoskeletons
Entertainment
- Toys.
- Educational toys.
- Special effects (being replaced by graphics).
Where Do Robots Work?
- Robot locations are listed (including ground, aerial, and marine)
3 Major Modalities
- Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs): since 1967.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): drones (since Vietnam), Global Hawk, UCAVs.
- Unmanned Marine Vehicles: Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) (since 1960s), and unmanned surface vehicles.
Unmanned Ground Vehicles
- Three categories: mobile, humanoid/animal, and motes.
- Famous examples: DARPA Grand Challenge, NASA MER, Roomba, Honda P3, Sony Asimo, Sony Aibo
Taxonomy of UGV
- A hierarchical classification structure of UGV types is diagrammed
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This quiz explores the complex systems of intelligent robots, their definitions, work environments, and the motivations behind their use. Gain insight into the components and types of robots, as well as the contributions of artificial intelligence to robotics. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of robotics concepts.
