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TL;DR. The interdisciplinary field focused on designing, building, and operating robots.

Technical Definition

The interdisciplinary field focused on designing, building, and operating robots.

How it works

Robotics is a field that integrates engineering, computer science, and AI to create machines capable of performing tasks. It involves the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, including their control systems, sensors, and AI capabilities. Robots are used in various domains from manufacturing to healthcare and exploration.

Related Concepts

  • Machine Learning — A field of AI where systems learn patterns from data instead of following hard-coded rules.
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) — Machines that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence.
  • Computer vision — Computer vision enables computers to interpret and understand information from digital images and videos, automating tasks typically done by human sight.

Further Reading

  • Wikipedia — Glossary of AI