Enhance Your Understanding with Robotics Programming Concept Cards for quick learning
The branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots.
The process of creating a set of instructions for a computer or robot to follow in order to perform a specific task or achieve a desired outcome.
The set of rules that dictate the structure and format of a programming language, specifying how instructions are written and interpreted.
A step-by-step procedure or set of rules for solving a specific problem or accomplishing a specific task, often used in robotics programming to control robot behavior.
A device that detects and responds to physical input from the environment, providing data for a robot to perceive and interact with its surroundings.
A device that converts electrical or other types of energy into mechanical motion, allowing a robot to physically manipulate objects or perform actions.
A set of hardware and software components that regulate and coordinate the behavior of a robot, ensuring it follows desired instructions and achieves desired outcomes.
The process of determining a collision-free path for a robot to move from its current location to a desired goal location, considering obstacles and constraints.
The process of determining a robot's position and orientation within its environment, often using sensors and algorithms to estimate its pose relative to a known map.
The process of creating a representation or model of a robot's environment, often using sensors and algorithms to build a map of the surrounding space.
The ability of a robot to physically interact with objects and perform tasks that involve grasping, moving, or manipulating the environment.
The imitation or representation of the behavior or characteristics of a real-world system, often used in robotics to test and validate algorithms and behaviors before deployment.
A set of rules and conventions that govern the exchange of information between devices or systems, enabling communication and coordination in robotics applications.
A field of artificial intelligence that focuses on the development of algorithms and models that allow computers or robots to learn and make predictions or decisions without explicit programming.
The moral principles and values that govern human behavior, often considered in the context of robotics to address ethical considerations and potential societal impacts.
The condition of being protected from harm, danger, or risk, with regards to robotics, safety measures and protocols are crucial to ensure the well-being of humans and the environment.
The practical use or implementation of robotics in various fields and industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, exploration, and entertainment.
The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems, enabling robots to perceive, reason, learn, and make decisions.
The field of computer science that focuses on enabling computers or robots to gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos, allowing them to perceive and interpret visual information.
A subset of computer vision that specifically deals with the automated acquisition and analysis of images for inspection, process control, and robot guidance.
A subfield of machine learning that focuses on artificial neural networks with multiple layers, enabling robots to learn and extract complex patterns and representations from data.
A computational model inspired by the structure and function of the human brain, consisting of interconnected nodes or artificial neurons that process and transmit information.
A network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other objects embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data.
The delivery of computing services, including storage, processing power, and software, over the internet, allowing robots to access and utilize remote resources and capabilities.
A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world, often achieved through the use of computer technology and wearable devices.
An enhanced version of reality where computer-generated sensory input, such as graphics or sound, overlays the real-world environment, enhancing perception and interaction.
A technique used by robots to create a map of an unknown environment while simultaneously keeping track of their own position within the map.
The mathematical process of determining the joint parameters of a robot to achieve a desired end-effector position and orientation.
The mathematical process of determining the position and orientation of a robot's end-effector based on the joint parameters.
The process of determining whether two or more objects are intersecting or overlapping in a given space, crucial for ensuring safe and efficient robot movements.
A flexible framework for writing robot software, providing libraries and tools to help developers create robot applications and manage robot hardware.
A control loop feedback mechanism widely used in robotics to continuously calculate and adjust control signals based on the difference between desired and actual states.
A machine learning technique used in robotics to learn the underlying reward function or policy from observed behavior, enabling robots to imitate or understand human actions.
A software or hardware environment that mimics the behavior of a real-world system, allowing robots to be tested, trained, and developed in a virtual setting.
A technique used by robots to simultaneously create a map of an unknown environment and determine their own position within the map.
A mathematical algorithm used in robotics to estimate the state of a system based on incomplete and noisy sensor measurements, providing a more accurate and reliable estimate.
The process of determining the forces or torques required at the joints of a robot to achieve a desired motion or trajectory.
The process of determining the resulting motion or trajectory of a robot based on the forces or torques applied at its joints.
An updated version of the Robot Operating System, providing improved performance, flexibility, and support for distributed systems and real-time applications.
A hierarchical model used in robotics to represent and control complex behaviors, allowing robots to make decisions and execute actions based on predefined rules and conditions.
A mathematical model used in robotics to represent the behavior of a system with a finite number of states and transitions between them, enabling robots to exhibit different behaviors based on their current state.
A computational algorithm used in robotics to determine the joint parameters required to achieve a desired end-effector position and orientation.
A computational algorithm used in robotics to determine the position and orientation of a robot's end-effector based on the joint parameters.
The process of generating a sequence of valid robot configurations or trajectories to move from a start state to a goal state, often considering obstacles and constraints.
The process of generating a sequence of actions or subtasks to achieve a high-level goal or objective, often involving complex decision-making and resource allocation.
A software layer that provides communication and coordination services between different components and modules of a robotic system, enabling seamless integration and interoperability.
A software architecture or platform that provides a set of tools, libraries, and APIs to facilitate the development, deployment, and management of robotic applications.