CSCI498B/598B
Human-Centered Robotics
Fall 2014
Mon/Wed/Fri 1:00—1:50 PM
Instructor: Dr. Hao Zhang
Outline
•Overview syllabus and class policies
•Taking Snapshots
•Introduction to class
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Overview of Syllabus and Class Policies
(See handout)
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Time for Snapshots: Smile!!!
•Purpose: Help the instructor to remember all
of you.
•Procedures:
1. Write down your preferred name on a write paper
2. Take a snapshot with your name card
3. Take a snapshot without your name card
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Traditional Robotics
Image via Bloomberg.com
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BMW F30 3 Series Production Process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=libw1rV2McY
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Introduction of human-centered robotics
Illustration by Andrew Rae
Human-Centered Robotics
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Asimo Humanoid Robots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlRPICfnmhw
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Human-Centered Robotics
The use of robotic systems in human-social
environments to help people live safer,
easier and more independent lives.
Image via Bloomberg.com
Traditional Robotics
Illustration by Andrew Rae
Human-Centered Robotics
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What is a Robot?
What image comes into your mind when you think of
a robot?
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Some images of robots
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What is a Robot?
Which of these are required characteristics of a robot?
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Ability to move – legs, wheels, fly, burrow, swim, orbit
Ability to sense – eyes, ears, other inputs
Ability to manipulate – arms, hands, fingers
Ability to mimic – appearance, human tasks
Ability to communicate – expressions, sounds, voice, digital, analog
Ability to think – brain, mechanical mechanism, computer, self-awareness
Ability to operate – remotely, program control, autonomously
Ability to react and respond to different situations
Ability to do something useful
Can a software program be considered a robot?
Is Siri a robot?
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There is no widely
accepted definition of
what a robot is.
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