The use of technology to ease human labor or to extend the mental or physical capabilities of humans.

In robotics, a set of coded instructions the robot must follow.

In robotics, a tiny computer that acts as the robot's brain and contains the computer program.

The process of detecting and eliminating a device's malfunctions.

A social science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

Containing, producing, arising from, or actuated by electricity.

The component of a robot that comes into contact with the workpiece and does the actual work on it. Also known as the hand.

Having to do with morals, values, right and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct.

A building or set of buildings with facilities for manufacturing or producing goods.

Operated by the action of water or other fluids.

An effect or influence of one thing on another.

Some factor that restricts the scope of activity or accomplishment.

The upkeep of industrial facilities and equipment and/or software.

An arm-like mechanism on a robotic system which grabs and moves objects with a number of degrees of freedom under automatic control.

Pertaining to or operated by air or other gas.

In robotics, provides power to the robot; may supply electricity, hydraulic power, or pneumatic power.

A person who writes and tests computer programs.

The rewriting or revising of a sequence of instructions, especially a computer program.

A machine that performs complicated tasks and is guided by automatic controls.

Technology dealing with the design, construction, and operation of robots in automation.

A community, nation, or broad grouping of people who share common traditions, institutions, collective activities and interests.

The act of giving up one benefit in order to gain another, greater benefit.

The process of locating trouble and making repairs in machinery and technical equipment.

The space within which a robotic arm can move.

The people available for work in a particular area, firm, or industry.