Category: Robot Building

Robot Building Terminology

1. Actuator. Mechanism for the translation of energy into movement for the purpose of animating parts such as mechanical limps or wheels.

2.  Android. A robot that is similar to a human being. Example C3PO of Star Wars fame.

3. Artificial Intelligence. The science of imbueing machines with human-like intelligence.

4. Behaviour-based robotics (BBR). Robotic responses that is inspired by animal and natural behaviours.

5. Biomimicry. The science of studying and incorporating nature's attribute into man-made technology.

6. Cybernetics. The science of control and feedback in living and mechanical systems.

7. Cyborg. Another word for Cybernetic Organism.

8. Force Feedback. Using sensors or a manual control device to assess the amount of force needed to be applied in response to pressure.

9. Mobot. A short term for Mobile Robot.

10. Nanobot. A nano-scaled robot.

11. Nanotechnology

12. Staybot. A stationary robot.