how many different fields come together in robotics?
mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and others
why build a robot?
jobs that are hazardous to people
how old is the idea of an autonomous machine?
classical times
is buoilding the robot part of robotics?
yes
when did the possibility start becoming reality?
20th century
are robots a fixed shape?
no
why make them look human?
to help in the acceptance of a robot
what historic assumption is made about them?
that robots will one day be able to mimic human behavior
how many human activities are listed as being possible?
basically anything a human can do
is the field of study shrinking?
no
where inspires a lot of recent robots?
nature
what 2 dangerous activives do they do?
defusing bombs, finding survivors in unstable ruins, and exploring mines and shipwrecks
are they only military in purpose?
no
can they help children
unknown
what STEM activies dio they do?
teaching aid