Transcript Applications of Robotics

The Development of Robotics
from Scientific Thinking
Yo-Ping Huang
Department of Electrical Engineering
National Taipei University of Technology
Taipei, 10608 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Email: [email protected]
http://iseco.idv.tw/yphuang/
Outline
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Introduction
What Makes Robots Attractive?
Developing Robots from Scientific Thinking
Current Development in Robotics
Applications of Robots
Conclusions and Suggestions
Taiwan, R.O.C. <-> Formosa
Country: Taiwan, R.O.C.
Language: Chinese, Taiwanese
Population: 23M
Territory: 36,000 km2
Features:
A small island but rich
in culture and high-tech
products
Taiwan- Blue Magpie
El Salvador- Torogoz
Robot v.s. 機器人
Introduction
• History of the word "robot" can be traced back
to the early 20th century, but the first
autonomous robot was invented until 65 years
ago.
• Since then, robots have walked into factories
from laboratories and in recent years, even to
warfare.
What Makes Robots Attractive?
• Many modern robots bring convenience,
practicality and entertainment. Games robots,
service robots, military robots, industry robots,
medical care robots are just to name a few in
current applications.
• Since people are reluctant to do tedious work,
this makes robots gradually become more
attractive.
Developing Robots from Scientific Thinking
• Scientific thinking: a progressive approach that
raises the technical levels gradually to develop robots.
It means we can assign the senior students the harder
tasks.
• Four STEPs are advised, which are
(1) Showing interests in “playing” new “toys,” i.e.,
robots.
(2) Training fundamental and advanced science and
engineering knowledge.
(3) Engaging in team work to gain experience.
(4) Practicing in level contests.
Scientific Thinking
 To rigorous engineers, before making an actual
robot, they need to understand some basic
knowledge, such as mechanic structure,
electronics, coding skill, control systems and
artificial intelligence.
 Of course, when it comes to education promotion,
we don't need to be fastidious. But the foundation
of scientific thinking, observation and logical
thinking, is still indispensable.
Interdisciplinary Robotics
Computer
Science
Enthusiasm
HW/SW
Robotics
Electrical
Engineering
Mechanical
Engineering
Medical
Engineering
Applications of Robotics
 Entertainment
 Vacuum cleaners
 Nursing care robots
 Assistive robots
 Robotic arms
 Industry
Applications of Robotics
Football Robot
Rescue Robot
Vacuum Cleaner Robot
Robot Arms
Researchers at MIT have developed
a wrist-mounted robot that enhances
the grasping motion of the human
hand.
Robot writes the Torah at Berlin's
Jewish Museum.
Nursing Care Robots
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A Swarm of Self-Organizing Robots
 The work, led by Harvard School
of Engineering and Applied
Sciences' computer science professor
Radhika Nagpal, is part of an
ongoing effort to investigate ways
that machines can mimic biological
processes, using AI (artificial
intelligence) algorithms.
 The researchers built 1,024 small,
mobile, three-legged machines that
can move and communicate with one
another using infrared laser beams.
 Humans can issue a command to
the robots, such as telling them to
form into a sea star or the letter "k,"
and the bots will coordinate with
each other and arrange themselves
into the desired pattern.
Self Driving Cars or Robots?
His hands are off the wheel, but the
driver still serves as a backup.
Complementary
sensors allow Bertha
to turn into traffic
safely.
Walking Assistive Robot Legs
Users feel easier to step forward.
Intelligent Assistive Robotic Walker:
Joint Project by NTU, NTUT, FJU
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Conclusions and Suggestions
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Using STEPs to develop robots
Learning robotics to broaden your own knowledge
Playing robots with fun, without pressure
Organize robot camps each year to train
students/teachers learning novel robotics
• Host level contests to find creative students in robots
• Organize teams from both countries to participate
world-level contests