Topics: Introduction to Robotics

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What will we Learn?

• Fundamental aspects of robotics

– What is a robot?

– What are robots composed of?

– How do we control/program robots?

• Hands-on experience

– Build robots using LEGO parts

– Control robots using Interactive C and the

HandyBoard microcontroller, the cricket

controller and the boe bot controller

– Challenges throughout the semester

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The term “robot” where did it come from.

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What is a Robot?

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What is Robotics?

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Robots: Alternative Terms

• UAV - define

• UGV (rover) - define

• UUV – define

Include a(n) images (photos) for all

of the above

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An assortment of robots…

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Define and include two different pictures of

Anthropomorphic Robots

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Include 3 different photos of Animal-like Robots

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Include 3 different pictures of Humanoid Robots