What is a robot?

[proftheory]

I just happen to be reading GOLD by I. Asimov in which he wrote this equation:
Robot = Machine + Computer

What I saw on the show was a machine operated by human with remote. How can they call it a robot?
Robot <> Machine + Human + RC remote

Aside from that nit I found it, ep40, to have been an excellent episode with useful information. I am thinking that I might try to build a prototype robot using the cardboard sheets they used.

[kronos6948]

I agree with you there. It's like a remote controlled car with weapons...not something vaguely autonomous.

[bootx]

they are more of a RC Robot vs Autonomous robot

Autonomous robots are robots which can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance.

[proftheory]

they are more of a RC Robot vs Autonomous robot

Autonomous robots are robots which can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance.


As I read it then your saying in affect:
Robot = machine

Is that correct?

[slonkak]

As I read it then your saying in affect:

If you're going to split hairs over the definition of a robot, at least use proper grammar. What you meant to say was, "in effect," not affect. That's the least of that sentence's problems...

Have a nice day ;)

[masherscf]

Robot (http://www.google.com/search?q=define:Robot&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title)

A robot doesn't need a computer. It just helps. But, you are correct, these "combat robots" are just remote control destruction machines.

[computoman]

http://www.livescience.com/php/video/player.php?video_id=160707Roby_space