Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots

This set of flashcards encapsulates key vocabulary and concepts related to Autonomous Mobile Robots based on lecture notes.

Autonomous Mobile Robot

A device capable of operating without direct human control and able to move or be moved freely or easily.

4Ds of AMR

Dirty, Dear, Dangerous, Dull - reasons for using autonomous mobile robots.

Levels of Autonomy

The extent to which a system can operate without constant input from a human operator, ranging from fully manual to fully autonomous.

Deterministic Systems

Systems with fully defined operations for design and execution, where identical inputs result in identical outputs.

Non-deterministic Systems

Systems that are probabilistic or heuristic in nature, with stopping criteria and not fully defined designs.

Continuous Operation Robots

Robots subject to continuous disturbances that require constant actuation and operate in 3D environments.

Discrete Operation Robots

Robots that stop to think and may not change state due to disturbances, typically operating in 2D environments.

Feedback Control

A method used to maintain stability in autonomous mobile robots by adjusting actions based on output.

Path Planning

The process of defining a path for a robot to follow, considering various obstacles and criteria.

UAV

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, often referred to as a drone, capable of flying and performing tasks autonomously.

UUV

Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, a type of robot designed for underwater operations.

UGV

Unmanned Ground Vehicle, a robot designed for operation on land.

Dull Tasks

Repetitive tasks that lack complexity and can be automated using robots.

Legal Considerations for Aerial Robotics

Understanding the regulatory framework and legal implications associated with the use of aerial robots.

Camera Drone

A drone used for media filming, capable of continuous 3D motion and has a medium level of autonomy.

Bomb Disposal Crawler

A 2D discrete robot used for hazardous tasks such as bomb disposal, characterized by very low autonomy.

Spot Robot Dog

An automated search robot characterized by high autonomy and the ability to avoid obstacles.