7.4 Robotics
Robotics puts AI into physical machines so they can sense the real world and move around in it.
Chapter 7: Major Areas of AI
A robot combines sensors (cameras, touch, distance sensors), a brain (software, often AI) and actuators (motors, wheels, grippers). AI helps robots handle messy, unpredictable real-world situations.
Fun fact called Moravec's paradox: things that are hard for humans (chess, maths) are often easy for computers, while things that are easy for humans (walking, folding laundry, picking up a cup) are really hard for robots.
Robots are used in warehouses, factories, surgery assistance, farming, exploring Mars and cleaning your floor.
Key takeaways
Robots = sensors + brain + actuators
Moravec's paradox: easy for us is hard for robots
Used in warehouses, surgery, farms, space