6-1 Assignement Modern day robotics

docx

School

American Public University *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

450

Subject

Mechanical Engineering

Date

Jan 9, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

4

Uploaded by PrivateWrenPerson256

Report
6-1 Assignment: Modern Day Robotics Benjamin Lohr Southern New Hampshire University IT-450 Artificial Intelligence Dr. Joshua Montgomery 3 December 3, 2023
In this world technology is growing at a rapid pace and so is the grasp of knowledge of those systems. We as humans love to make life as easy as possible for ourselves and the way we are able to accomplish that is by the involvement of robotics and the advancements it brings. The way robotics helps with that is we can program these AI robots to be able to perform simple tasks to improve the quality of life. We are now going to talk about three different projects that are in the works and see what purpose they have as well as the capabilities that they hold. Let’s first start with the “Asimo” project that is being developed by Honda. This AI was developed for testing and trying to understand what limits technology has to advanced humanoid based robots. This project never had one primary function but instead was programmed to handle a multitude of functions in order to get it as close to a human as possible. This robot is able to walk around and navigate paths through ultrasonic sensors, laser detection, and multiple controls to stay stable while walking. Not only can it navigate but it can also recognize simple gestures like reacting to an extended hand by offering a handshake. It can also wave back to a human if they have at Asimo. Another thing it is able to accomplish due to the degree of freedom that the Asimo hands have is performing tasks like pouring a drink and carrying it without spilling a drop. Sadly, the development of this project was ceased in 2018, its achievements are still being used in the production of other robots to this day. Now let’s take a look into what Boston Dynamics developed. The robot I am going to be talking about is the “Spot Classic”. This robot or a variation of this robot is being used right now in the militaries battle fields. The primary purpose of this thing is to carry equipment, supplies, and personnel through the battlefield. This robot is equipped with four hydraulic powered legs due to having to traverse different types of terrain indoors and outdoors. The robot has many different sensors and systems to control all of its movements and balance it for any navigation. It
is also controlled by a big controller that looks very similar to a steam deck but just a little bulkier. I know to this day the military is still using this robot or maybe an upgraded version because we currently have 1 at the base I am stationed at, and it is used to move equipment and also work with the explosive personnel doing tasks. The way it helps the military currently is by being able to gallop and walk at a decent speed as well as carry over 300 pounds. This is super beneficial because if we need to move something like that it would take multiple people and would not move as fast as the robot could. The last robot we will be talking about is the Cog Project, which was developed to explore issues, social interaction, physical embodiment, developmental structure, and integration of multiple sensory and motor systems. Many experts think that if we want to build a human like robot or intelligence then it needs to have some type of human interaction. This is the premises of the Cog Project, and it is focusing on that interaction through its motions, eyes, and overall interaction with a human as a human. This project was also cancelled in 2003 but its development possessed advanced facial recognition, detect and follow motions in a natural sense, and feature detection capabilities.
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
  • Access to all documents
  • Unlimited textbook solutions
  • 24/7 expert homework help
References and Citations Asimo by Honda | the World’s most advanced humanoid robot. (n.d.). https://asimo.honda.com/downloads/pdf/asimo-technical-information.pdf Cog project overview. (n.d.-a). http://www.ai.mit.edu/projects/humanoid-robotics- group/cog/capabilities.html Cog project overview. (n.d.-b). http://www.ai.mit.edu/projects/humanoid-robotics- group/cog/overview.html Educational materials . ASIMO by Honda | The World’s Most Advanced Humanoid Robot. (n.d.). https://asimo.honda.com/education-materials/ Spot . Boston Dynamics. (2023, December 1). https://bostondynamics.com/products/spot/#item3