Intelligence and Robotics Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and definitions from the lecture on intelligence and robotics, focusing on the principles of robot design, functionalities, and human interaction.

Robot

A system that senses, interprets, and acts in the world, capable of some autonomy.

Three pillars of a robot

Sensing, interpretation/decision making, and acting on the world.

Reactive architecture

A robot design that responds immediately to sensory input without planning or internal models.

Deliberative architecture

A robot architecture that builds an internal model, reasons about it, and plans actions.

Hybrid architecture

A combination of reactive and deliberative layers in a robot, allowing both fast reflexes and strategic behavior.

Turing Test

A test proposed by Alan Turing to determine if a machine can exhibit intelligent behavior indistinguishable from a human.

Xenobots

Tiny biological robots built from frog skin and heart cells, designed using evolutionary algorithms.

Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)

The study of how humans and robots communicate and interact, focusing on robots understanding human cues, emotions, and intentions.

Fear behavior in robots

Behavior where a robot moves away from bright light, simulating avoidance of danger.

Aggression behavior in robots

Behavior where a robot turns towards light, resembling an attack.

Rule-based learning in robotics

A method where robots follow behaviors explicitly designed by engineers without real learning or adaptation.

Deep learning in robotics

A method where robots use neural networks to learn patterns and perform tasks, often requiring large amounts of data.

Braitenberg vehicle

A simple robot model demonstrating different emotional responses based on how sensors connect to motors.

Evolutionary learning in robotics

A method where robots evolve better architectures over generations, finding creative solutions for complex tasks.

Attributes of trust in robots

Humans must find robot movements safe, communication transparent, and behavior reliable for comfort and acceptance.