What’s the next logical step in creating intelligent, autonomous robotic devices


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Introduction to Digital Robotics


Programmed with If/Then statements, providing criteria and appropriate, pre-set behavior for each situation.
Sometimes lacks any sensory input, just following pre-set instructions.
Examples: QRio (Sony), Asimo (Honda)


Kinds of Digital Robots


Entertainment (example: Sony Aibo or QRio)

Industrial (example: painting and welding arms)

Special-Effects (example: Jurrasic Park Dinosaurs)

Research-based (example: Mars Rover, Honda Humanoid)


The Complexity Barrier


Computing power exponential to complexity in digital robotics.

Digital robots must be programmed by people.

Digital programming takes thousands of lines of code.


Introduction to Biomorphic Robotics



Uses no programming.
Mimics organic life.
Actions dictated by physical design.
High survivability.
Produces own energy.
Motors are their own measure.