Tag: robot history
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Robotics
Robotics is the interdisciplinary field focused on the design, construction, operation, and use of programmable machines – robots – that perform tasks traditionally carried out by humans. It integrates principles of mechanical engineering (for robot bodies and mechanisms), electrical and electronic engineering (for power and sensing), and computer science (for control algorithms and artificial intelligence).…
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Robot
A robot is generally defined as a programmable machine capable of carrying out a series of actions automatically. Unlike simple machines, robots can be reprogrammed to perform different tasks and often operate with a degree of autonomy or responsiveness to their environment. The classic industry definition from the Robot Institute of America (1979) describes a…
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Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto: Exploring the Legacy of Styx’s 1983 Techno-Rock Classic
Introduction: A Futuristic Anthem from 1983 In 1983, at the height of the Cold War and the dawn of the personal computer age, American rock band Styx released an unusual hit single titled “Mr. Roboto.” Decades later, this song remains a cultural touchstone – instantly recognizable for its Japanese chorus “Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto” –…