Assignment #1 Robotics Basics

In this assignment, you will read an overview of this module’s materials and answer the questions.

Assignment Questions

1. In your own words, describe what Robotics is.

2. What is a Robot? Give 5 examples of what a robot can do.

3. What are the consistent characteristics of Robots?

4. Name five types of robots?

5. What is a Pre-programmed Robot? give an example.

6. What are Humanoid Robots? give two examples.

7. What is an autonomous Robot? give an example.

8. What are Teleoperated Robots? give two examples.

9. Name 4 uses of the robots.

10. What is Toyota’s Healthcare Assistant and how does it work?

Module 1 Summary

Please summarize briefly (bullet points) what you have learned in this Module.

Readings

Elon Musk reveals a humanoid robot at Tesla AI Day 2022

At the annual Tesla AI Day event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the company’s prototype robot meant to revolutionize its assembly line. The robot was only able to walk on stage and wave to the crowd. Then Elon and his team showed what they hoped for the production unit to look like once it was ready.

2. Watch the video “Evolution of Boston Dynamic’s Robots [1992-2022]”

From the clumsy BigDog developed in 2005, all the way to the latest iterations of Atlas and Spot in 2021 that can even dance together, this is the Evolution of Boston Dynamic’s Robots!

3. Watch the video “Tonight Showbotics: Boston Dynamics Robot Dances to BTS’ IONIQ: I’m On It | The Tonight Show”

Jimmy interacts with Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter’s robot, which shows off dance in collaboration with BTS.

4. Part 1: What Is a Robot? top roboticists explain their definition of a robot by 

Part 2: Type of Robots by 

Part 3: Getting Started With Robots by 

5. Robotics, Its Classifications, and where are them in daily life by TECHMIGHT

Part 1: What is ROBOTICS | Robotics Explained

In this video, I will tell you about Robotics. I will tell you What Is Robotics, What are Robots, the Uses Of Robots, the Types of Robots, the Advantages and Disadvantages of Robots, and Everything else you need to know about Robotics.

Part 2: TYPES OF ROBOTS | Robots Classification

In this video, I will tell you about different types of Robots. I will explain to you Robotics and Different Types of Robots, Where are these Robots are used, How are these Robots are used, How are these Robots constructed and What are their Characteristics of these Robots.

Part 3: USES OF ROBOTS | Robotics in Daily Life

In this video, I will tell you about the Uses of Robots. I will tell you How are the Robots used in Daily Life, What is the use of Robots in the Real World and How are Robots used in the Real World.

14 Most Advanced Robots Doing Complicated Actions

Watch amazing advanced robots performing complicated actions autonomously, assisted with Artificial Intelligence. In this video, you will humanoid robots that can walk, run, jump, like humans, show human emotions, and work with humans. You will also see robot dogs, bird robots, and more