Outline of robotics

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to robotics:

Robotics branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, structural disposition, manufacture and application of robots. All robots are controlled by human-run machines, hardware and software.[1] Robotics is related to the sciences of electronics, engineering, mechanics, and software.[2] The word "robot" was introduced to the public by Czech writer Karel Čapek in his play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), published in 1920. The term "robotics" was coined by Isaac Asimov in his 1941 science fiction short-story "Liar!"[3]

Nature of robotics

Robotics can be described as:

Branches of robotics

Robotics incorporates aspects of many disciplines including electronics, engineering, mechanics, software and arts. Control of robots relies on many areas of robotics, including:[4]

Contributing fields

Additionally, contributing fields include the specific field(s) a particular robot is being designed for. Expertise in surgical procedures and anatomy, for instance would be required for designing robotic surgery applications.

Related fields

Robots

Types of robots

Autonomous robot- robots that are not controlled by humans.

By mode of locomotion

Mobile robots may be classified by:

Robot components and design features

See Stewart platform

Specific robots

Real robots by region

Robots from Australia
Robots from Britain
Robots from Canada
Robots from China
Robots from Croatia
Robots from Czech Republic


Robots from France
Robots from Germany
Robots from Italy
Robots from Japan
Robots from Mexico
Robots from the Netherlands
Robots from New Zealand
Robots from Portugal
Robots from Qatar
Robots from Russia (or former Soviet Union)
Robots from South Korea
Robots from Spain
Robots from Switzerland
Robots from the United States of America
Robots from Vietnam
International robots

Fictional robots by region

Fictional robots from the United Kingdom
From British literature
From British radio
From British television
Fictional robots from the Czech Republich
From Czech plays
Fictional robots from France
From French ballets
From French literature
Fictional robots from Germany
From German film
From German literature
Fictional robots from Japan
From anime
From manga
Fictional robots from the United States of America
From American comics
From American film
From American literature
From American television

History of robotics

History of robots

Robotics development and development tools

Robotics principles

Applications of robotics

As more and more robots are designed for specific tasks this method of classification becomes more relevant. For example, many robots are designed for assembly work, which may not be readily adaptable for other applications. They are termed as 'assembly robots'. For seam welding, some suppliers provide complete welding systems with the robot i.e. the welding equipment along with other material handling facilities like turntables etc. as an integrated unit. Such an integrated robotic system is called a 'welding robot' even though its discrete manipulator unit could be adapted to a variety of tasks. Some robots are specifically designed for heavy load manipulation, and are labelled as 'heavy duty robots.'

Robotics organizations

Robotics competitions

Robot competition

People influential in the field of robotics

Robotics in popular culture

See also

References

  1. "robotics". Oxford Dictionaries. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  2. "Industry Spotlight: Robotics from Monster Career Advice". Retrieved 2007-08-26.
  3. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term "robotics" was first used in the short story "Liar!" published in the May, 1941 issue of Astounding Science Fiction.
  4. http://robots.newcastle.edu.au/
  5. V. Daniel Hunt (1983), "Appendix A - Glossary", Industrial robotics handbook, Industrial Press Inc., ISBN 978-0-8311-1148-9
  6. Helena Domaine (2006), "Glossary", Robotics, Lerner Publications, ISBN 978-0-8225-2112-9
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Joseph A. Angelo (2007). Robotics: a reference guide to the new technology. Libraries Unlimited. pp. 258–327. ISBN 978-1-57356-337-6. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "OSHA Technical Manual - SECTION IV: CHAPTER 4 - INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS AND ROBOT SYSTEM SAFETY". Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
  9. Rail track and Linear track (PDF)
  10. "DARPA ROBOTICS CHALLENGE (DRC)". Retrieved 14 January 2013.

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