Robotics Vocabulary

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What is Autonomous?

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When robots can work on their own without people telling them what to do.

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What is Mapping?

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When robots can create maps of their surroundings.

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What is Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)?

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When people and robots work together or interact in some way.

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What is Localization?

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When robots can figure out where they are in space.

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What is Computer Vision?

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When robots can 'see' and understand images and video.

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What is a Robot?

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A machine designed to carry out tasks automatically.

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What is a Sensor?

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A device that detects and measures physical properties, such as light, sound, or temperature.

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What is Actuation?

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The mechanism by which a robot moves or operates.

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What is Programming in Robotics?

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The process of writing code that instructs a robot on how to perform tasks.

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What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

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The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.

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