The word robotics was derived from the word robot, which was introduced to the public by Czech writer Karel Čapek in his play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), which was published in 1920. The word robot comes from … See more

As more and more robots are designed for specific tasks, this method of classification becomes more relevant. For example, many robots are … See more

The mechanical structure of a robot must be controlled to perform tasks. The control of a robot involves three distinct phases – perception, … See more

Much of the research in robotics focuses not on specific industrial tasks, but on investigations into new types of robots, alternative ways to think about or design robots, and new … See more

In 1948, Norbert Wiener formulated the principles of cybernetics, the basis of practical robotics.
Fully autonomous robots only appeared in the second half of … See more

There are many types of robots; they are used in many different environments and for many different uses. Although being very diverse in … See more

Power source
At present, mostly (lead–acid) batteries are used as a power source. Many different types of batteries can be used as a power source for robots. They range from lead–acid batteries, which are safe and have relatively long … See more