Intelligent Agents and Robots

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to intelligent agents and robots based on lecture notes.

Computer

A device that can be instructed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically via programming.

Robot

A machine which may or may not require intelligence to perform specific tasks and has a physical form.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.

Automaton

A word for artificial humans and animals, stemming from Greek roots meaning 'self-moving'.

Humanoid Robot

A robot designed to resemble and mimic human behavior, such as Erica and Sophia.

Three Laws of Robotics

Formulated by Isaac Asimov, these laws govern the behavior of robots to ensure safety and obedience.

Autonomous Robots

Robots that can operate independently without human intervention.

Semi-Autonomous Robots

Robots that require some level of human control or intervention.

Machine Learning

A type of artificial intelligence that allows systems to learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed.

Natural Language Processing

A field of AI that enables machines to understand and interact in human language.

Open Source Robotics

Robotic systems that are sold as open-source, allowing users to modify and teach robots to perform custom tasks.

Robotics Applications

The use of robots and AI in various industries such as assembly, customer service, and packaging.

Dron Industry

An industry focused on the production and application of drones, projected to be worth $127 billion by 2020.

Turing's Test

A test proposed by Alan Turing to determine whether a machine can exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human.

Industrial Robots

Robots deployed in manufacturing settings to perform tasks unsuited for humans.

AI-enabled Robots

Robots that utilize artificial intelligence to perform functions intelligently, requiring little to no human aid.

Robot Learning

A process by which robots improve their performance and efficiency through experience based on past interactions.