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Wikipedia - Robot

Wikipedia - Robot
The branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots,[2] as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing is robotics. These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans in dangerous environments or manufacturing processes, or resemble humans in appearance, behavior, and/or cognition. Many of today's robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics. Robots have replaced humans[4] in the assistance of performing those repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do due to size limitations, or even those such as in outer space or at the bottom of the sea where humans could not survive the extreme environments. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Summary KITT (a fictitious robot) is mentally anthropomorphic ASIMO is physically anthropomorphic History

Bots conversantes Three Laws of Robotics This cover of I, Robot illustrates the story "Runaround", the first to list all Three Laws of Robotics. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.[1] The original laws have been altered and elaborated on by Asimov and other authors. Asimov himself made slight modifications to the first three in various books and short stories to further develop how robots would interact with humans and each other. 0. The Three Laws, and the zeroth, have pervaded science fiction and are referred to in many books, films, and other media. History[edit] Asimov attributes the Three Laws to John W. During the 1950s Asimov wrote a series of science fiction novels expressly intended for young-adult audiences. Alterations[edit] 1.

História dos Robots - Karel Čapek Origem: Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre. Busto de Karel Čapek Karel Čapek (Malé Svatoňovice, 9 de Janeiro de 1890 – Praga, 25 de Dezembro de 1938), foi um escritor checo. Foi o criador da palavra Robot (a partir de robota, que, em sua lingua e em outras línguas eslavas, pode significar trabalho exercido de forma compulsória. Em 1921, Capek escreveu uma peça de teatro chamada R.U.R., iniciais de "Rossum's Universal Robots". poster da peça R.U.R. Artificial intelligence in fiction The general discussion of the use of artificial intelligence as a theme in science fiction and film has fallen into three broad categories which have included: (1) AI dominance, (2) Human dominance, and (3) Sentient AI. In a 2013 book on the films of Ridley Scott, Artificial intelligence has been identified as a unifying theme throughout Scott's career as a director, as is particularly evident in Prometheus, primarily through the android David.[1] David, the android in the film Prometheus, is like humans but does not want to be anything like them, eschewing a common theme in "robotic storytelling" seen in Scott's other films such as Blade Runner, and the Alien franchise (see "Service to society" subsection below). General themes discussed in science fiction[edit] There is no security against the ultimate development of mechanical consciousness, in the fact of machines possessing little consciousness now. A jellyfish has not much consciousness. AI dominance[edit] AI rebellion[edit]

DISPOSITIVOS - Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Overview Virtually Maintenance-Free New brushless extractors prevent the tangles and jams of hair and other debris, making it even easier for Roomba to tackle daily dirt build-up with less work for you. More Convenience Features+ Avoids Off-Limit Areas A Virtual Wall® emits an infrared beam that Roomba will not cross, keeping it in the rooms you want to vacuum and out of the ones you don’t.

Artificial intelligence AI research is highly technical and specialized, and is deeply divided into subfields that often fail to communicate with each other.[5] Some of the division is due to social and cultural factors: subfields have grown up around particular institutions and the work of individual researchers. AI research is also divided by several technical issues. Some subfields focus on the solution of specific problems. Others focus on one of several possible approaches or on the use of a particular tool or towards the accomplishment of particular applications. The central problems (or goals) of AI research include reasoning, knowledge, planning, learning, natural language processing (communication), perception and the ability to move and manipulate objects.[6] General intelligence is still among the field's long-term goals.[7] Currently popular approaches include statistical methods, computational intelligence and traditional symbolic AI. History[edit] Research[edit] Goals[edit] Planning[edit] Logic-based

Roomba Análise Demorou... mas eis que tenho o privilégio de finalmente vos apresentar a nossa análise ao iRobot Roomba 555 - um equipamento que nos gentilmente oferecido pela Cleverhouse, e que brevemente irá ser oferecido a um de vocês, por intermédio de um passatempo no Aberto até de Madrugada. Actualização: passatempo para ganhares este Roomba já está a decorrer! :) Poderá não ter a câmara de vigilância de outros aspiradores robot, nem ser o modelo mais avançado da gama Roomba, mas podem crer que este pequeno aspirador robótico doméstico tem tudo o que é necessário para vos ajudar a poupar tempo. Tempo que habitualmente seria gasto a manter a casa o mais limpa possível, e que assim ficará disponível para se dedicarem a coisas mais interessantes e proveitosas. O iRobot Roomba 555 Abrir a caixa de um Roomba pela primeira vez pode ser um pouco assustador, não pela quantidade de peças que tem (que até são poucas), mas sim pelo aspecto estranho que têm... Em pormenor Em Funcionamento Apreciaçao Final Prós

Android (robot) An android is a robot[1] or synthetic organism[2][3][4] designed to look and act like a human, especially one with a body having a flesh-like resemblance.[2] Until recently, androids have largely remained within the domain of science fiction, frequently seen in film and television. However, advancements in robot technology have allowed the design of functional and realistic humanoid robots.[5] The word was coined from the Greek root ἀνδρ- 'man' and the suffix -oid 'having the form or likeness of'.[6] The Oxford English Dictionary traces the earliest use (as "Androides") to Ephraim Chambers' Cyclopaedia, in reference to an automaton that St. Authors have used the term android in more diverse ways than robot or cyborg. Eric G. The Intelligent Robotics Lab, directed by Hiroshi Ishiguro at Osaka University, and Kokoro Co., Ltd. have demonstrated the Actroid at Expo 2005 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. EveR-2, the first android that has the ability to sing

Roomba Video of a Roomba 530 in action Roomba 530 docked in base station, a third-generation model (500 series) Roomba is a series of autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners sold by iRobot. Roomba was introduced in 2002.[1] As of Feb 2014[update], over 10 million units have been sold worldwide.[2] Roomba features a set of basic sensors that help it perform tasks. Description[edit] A selection of Roomba internal parts All Roomba models are disc-shaped, 34 cm (13") in diameter and less than 9 cm (3.5") high. As of 2012, there have been four generations of Roomba units: the first-generation original models, the second-generation "Discovery" series, the third-generation 500 series and the fourth-generation 600/700 series.[4] All utilize a pair of brushes, rotating in opposite directions, to pick up debris from the floor. The Roomba is powered by removable nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH), which must be recharged regularly from a wall power adapter. Operation[edit] Battery life and reliability[edit]

The Bicentennial Man According to the foreword in Robot Visions, Asimov was approached to write a story titled "Bicentennial Man" for a science fiction collection, along with a number of other authors who would do the same, in honor of the bicentennial of the United States. However, the arrangement fell through, leaving Asimov's the only story actually completed for the project. Asimov sold the story to Judy-Lynn del Rey, who made some small changes to the text. Asimov restored the original text when the story was collected in The Bicentennial Man and Other Stories (1976).[1] Plot[edit] A character named Andrew Martin requests an unknown operation from a robotic surgeon. The story jumps to 200 years in the past, when NDR (his serial number forgotten) is brought to the home of Gerald Martin (referred to as Sir) as a robot butler. Little Miss, at this point, is married and has a child, Little Sir. Andrew begins to wear clothes, and Little Sir (who orders Andrew to call him George) is a lawyer. References[edit]

Pleo Pleo Robot PLEO is an animatronic pet dinosaur toy designed to emulate the appearance and (imagined) behavior of a week-old baby Camarasaurus. It was designed by Caleb Chung, the co-creator of the Furby, Chung's company Ugobe first sold Pleo and was manufactured by Jetta Company Limited.[1] Chung selected this species of dinosaur because its body shape, stocky head, and relatively large cranium made it ideal for concealing the sensors and motors needed for lifelike animation. According to Ugobe, each Pleo would "learn" from its experiences and environment through a sophisticated artificial intelligence and develop an individual personality. PLEO was unveiled on February 7, 2006 at the DEMO Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona and was expected to come on the Indian and American markets around Fall 2007. PLEO shipments started on December 5, 2007. In April 2009, Ugobe laid off all of its employees and filed for bankruptcy.[2] Overview[edit] Features[edit] Ugobe bankruptcy[edit] [ 1.

. . . That Thou Art Mindful of Him ". . . That Thou Art Mindful of Him" (also signed as "—That Thou Art Mindful of Him") is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov, which he intended to be an "ultimate" probe into the subtleties of his Three Laws of Robotics. The story first appeared in the May 1974 issue of Fantasy and Science Fiction and the 1974 anthology Final Stage, edited by Edward L. Plot summary[edit] In this story, Asimov describes U.S. The Director of Research designs a new series of robots, the JG series, nicknamed "George", to investigate the problem. Together, the two Georges decide that human society must be acclimated to a robotic presence. The story concludes with a conversation between George Nine and George Ten. Story notes[edit] While Asimov may have intended this to represent the final word on the Three Laws's subtleties, he later returned to the same theme and developed it in a different direction. The title references Psalm 8:4: "What is man, that thou art mindful of him?

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