A practical example
of applied Robotics
JUAN JOSÉ MAYORGA
English C1 2017/2018
Definition of Robotics
Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and
science that includes mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering, computer science, and others. Robotics deals with
the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as
computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and
information processing.
Wikipedia
Technic that applies computer science to the design and use of
devices which, in substitution of people, do operations or tasks,
generally in industrial environment.
CRoMA 2016 Introduction
Applications of Robotics
• Agriculture
• Search & rescue
• Surgery
• Building
• Explosive detection
• Guides
• Fire protection
• Telepresence
• Industry
• Household
• Inspection
• Palletizing
• Rehabilitation
• Domestic assistance
• Automatic filling
• Vigilance &
exploration
Basis of automation
Von Neumann architecture
My own robot
My robot: parts
• Arduino UNO
• Motor driver
• Batteries
• Bluetooth module
• Some lights
• Buzzer
• Wheels
• …
IP Webcam
by Pavel Khlebovich
My robot: control
+ =
My robot: a short demo