Robots

Robots

A robot is a machine that gathers information about its environment (senses) and uses that information (thinks) to follow instructions to do work (acts).

"A reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through various programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks" Robot Institute of America, 1979

"A mechanical device that is capable of performing a variety of tasks on command or according to instructions programmed in advance."

Robots use arms, end effectors (grippers), drive mechanisms, sensors, controllers, gears and motors to perform the human-like functions necessary to perform their jobs. The control of a manipulator or industrial robot is based on the correct interpretation of sensory information. This information can be obtained either internally to the robot (for example, joint positions and motor torque) or externally using a wide range of sensors.

__**Introduction to Mobile Robotics: Robotics Engineering**__ Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy


 * __Units__**
 * Full Speed Ahead
 * Wheels and Distance
 * Right Face
 * Measured Turns
 * Clap On, Clap Off
 * Frequency and Amplitude
 * Follow the Guidelines
 * Faster Line Tracking
 * Obstacle Detection
 * Field of View
 * Get in Gear
 * Gears and Speed

Baseball Batter http://www.nxtprograms.com/baseball_batter/steps.html

Radar http://www.nxtprograms.com/radar/steps.html

Segway http://www.nxtprograms.com/segway/index.html

Transmission http://www.nxtprograms.com/transmission/steps.html

REM http://www.robotc.net/teachingmindstorms/setup/buildshows/rem.html

Look for extra projects http://www.nxtprograms.com/index1.html

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