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In that case, what is the difference between machine and robot? The word loses its meaning. Most of those execute a fixed program with no feedback. The hallmar
by ip26 5y ago
In that case, what is the difference between machine and robot? The word loses its meaning.
Most of those execute a fixed program with no feedback. The hallmark of robotics, as I understand it, is complex feedback mechanisms. Robotics classes at my school were 80% control theory.
- jvanderbot 5y agoI think it's a difference of degree, not kind. And, as you suggest, the degree of onboard control / adaptivity is probably a good spectrum. As things become more simple and robust, I would argue the degree of adaptivity will necessarily decrease, because adaptivity is required to handle situations off nominal, and those can and should be designed around.
- rlayton2 5y agoPerhaps a toaster is a machine because it toasts for 2 minutes (or whatever it is present to) while a robotic toaster takes the bread and toasts it until it's done?