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Robotics - Basics

Robotics is one of 10 broad categories of emerging technology in the Michell Zappa infographic that is being used as a framework for our ongoing discussion on emerging technology. Our main page on emerging tech will provide greater detail and the infographic framework. This framework breaks the topic down into these subcategories which will be discussed subsequently:

Utility fog
Swarm robotics
Exoskeletons
UAVs
Domestic Robots
Self-Driving Vehicles
Smart Toys
Appliance Robots

What is robotics?

“Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, structural disposition, manufacture and application of robots Robotics is related to the sciences of electronics, engineering, mechanics, and software.” - Wiki

Introduction to Robotics

“Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department. In the first lecture of the quarter, Professor Khatib provides an overview of the course.” Play the lecture series below.