...robot and robotics have been defined in a variety of ways. From an engineering perspective, "a robot is a reprogrammable, multi-functional, manipulator designed...motions for the performance of a variety of tasks" (1 ). From an artificial intelligence perspective, robotics is "the intelligent connection of perception...

...computerized information systems. The Robot Institute of America defines a robot as a reprogramable multifunctional manipulator designed to move material,...parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks. The Japanese concept is broader and includes...

...Institute of America (RIA), a trade association of robot manufacturers and users, which defines a robot as:!/ a reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator.... . . through variable programmed motions for the performing of a variety of tasks. A keyword in the definition is "reprogrammable," meaning that robots...

...Institute of America (RIA), le association of robot manufacturers and users, which defines a robot a reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed.... . . through variable programmed motions for the performing of a variety of tasks. ford in the definition is "reprogrammable," meaning that robots can...

..."Sophisticated Robots"~classes 4,5,6 The American Robot Industry Association (RIA) defines a robot as "a manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools,...motions for the performance of a variety of tasks." Thus, the US definition of robots eliminates the manual manipulators and fixed sequence machines. APPENDIX...

...Industrial or business applications. Robots are defined as reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulators designed to move material, parts, tools or specialized...motions for the performance of a variety of tasks. Electronics has emerged as an essential, functional element in automotive design and manufacture, and...

...technological mnovabon capturing current attention. The Robot Institute of America defines a robot as "a reprogrammable multifunctional manipulator designed...motions for the performance of a variety of tasks." According to the institute, about 4,000 robots are in use in US establishments, with a large share...

..."automation" meaning the use of robots to control and operate equipment or machines automatically. Robot - A reprogrammable multifunctional manipulator designed...motions for the performance of a variety of tasks. KQbot Motions - Four types of work motions: (1) Anthropometric Motion - Motion of a robot as in a shoulder,...

...robot manufacturers, consultants, and users, formerly the Robot Institute of America) defines a robot as a "reprogrammable multifunctional manipulator designed...parts, tools, or specialized devices, through variable programed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks." Photo credit: Cincinnati Milacron Corp...

...from Webster's Third International Dictionary). The Robot Institute of America has defined a robot as a reprogrammable multifunctional manipulator designed...motions for the performance of a variety of tasks. A strict technical definition suitable for the purpose of this chapter requires that the robot's actions...