IB Digital Society - Robotics & Autonomous Technologies

Robot

Programmable machine designed to handle materials or tools in the performance of a variety of tasks

Service Robots

Robots developed to assist humans in completing tasks that are less desirable, such as dull, dirty or dangerous jobs.

Virtual Personal Assistant

A conversational, computer- generated character that combines natural language processing with artificial intelligence and extensive domain knowledge to create a user-friendly interface.

Professional Service Robot

Semi-autonomous or fully autonomous robots developed to assist humans in commercial settings.

Internet of Things (IoT)

The idea that objects are becoming connected to the Internet so they can interact with other devices, applications, or services.

Autonomous Vehicle

A driverless car that can navigate on its own from one point to another without assistance from a human

Drone

A remote controlled or autonomous flying robot.

UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)

An aircraft or drone that does not require an onboard human pilot.

Actuator

A device to produce physical movement based on output from a computer system.

End Effector

A device attached to the end of a movable arm, which can effect change in the environment of a machine. Also called a manipulator.

Anthromorphism

Attributing human characteristics to an animal or inanimate object (Personification)

Cobots

A robot intended to physically interact with employees in the workplace.