Robotic Definitions

Robot (ISO 8373)

Actuated mechanism programmable in two or more axes with a degree of autonomy, moving within its environment, to perform intended tasks

Autonomy (ISO 8373)

Ability to perform intended tasks based on current state and sensing, without human intervention

Industrial Robot (ISO 8373)

Automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator, programmable in three or more axes, which can be either fixed in place or mobile for use in industrial automation applications

Service Robot (ISO 8373)

A robot that performs useful tasks for humans or equipment excluding industrial automation applications (Personal/Professional)

Artificial Intelligence (ISO 8373)

Software systems designed by humans that, given a complex goal, act in the physical or digital dimension to achieve the given goal

Europe Robotics Culture

Trustability, explainable AI

• Strong competencies in hardware engineering

• High ethical standards

• Very concerned, critical, fearful society

America Robotics Culture

Data driven service robotics startups, strong venture capital support

• Advantages in data collection and AI

• Deregulated, liberal society

Asia Robotics Culture

Financial support, technology enthusiasts

• Strong competencies in computer engineering and hardware engineering

• Embracing new technology

• Ethical, legeal, social and economic issues not a concern