Baxter The Robot

Technology

Technology is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a preexisting solution to a problem, achieve a goal or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, modifications, arrangements and procedures.
Technologiessignificantly affect human as well as other animal species' ability to control and adapt to their natural environments.










Summary

La tecnología es una  aplicación de un conjunto de conocimientos y habilidades con un objetivo que permita y sirva para facilitar la adaptación al medio ambiente y satisfacer tanto las necesidades esenciales como los deseos de laspersonas.












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Name: Lissette Garnica
Teacher: Mericia
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http://www.cromo.com.uy/2012/09/baxter-un-robot-con-sentido-comun-3/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/noticias/2012/09/120919_tecnologia_robot_obrero_aa.shtml
http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/18/3351164/baxter-production-line-robotBAXTER

Baxter is a new industrial robot designed to be adaptable, safe, and easy to program could take over a number of relatively unskilled tasks on production lines, helping businesses to compete with cheap human labor provided in other countries. Baxter has also been programmed to apply common sense to its environment. Forexample, if it drops an object, it "knows" it has to get another one before trying to finish the task.
The robot is designed and produced by Rethink Robotics, a Boston-based company founded by former MIT professor Rodney Brooks — unlike conventional robots used in manufacturing, it can work side-by-side with humans, without the need for any sort of protective cage.

Baxter features a screen withhumanoid facial expressions, allowing it to indicate to operators that it is busy, confused, or ready to move on to a new task. Encased in plastic, its large limbs move at a relatively slow pace, and are designed to stop immediately upon any unexpected contact .Most importantly, the robot is capable of learning new tasks in a very short amount of time, using a set of cameras to build up a profileof target objects and allowing human operators to guide its arms through the required motions.

Rethink lays great stress on Baxter's potential to revolutionize aspects of US manufacturing, emphasizing that the robot itself is "Made in America."
















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Robotics

Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operationand application of robots and computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans, in hazardous or manufacturing processes, or simply just resemble humans. Many of today's robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics.
The concept in creation of machinesthat could operate autonomously dates back to classical times, but research into the functionality and potential uses of robots did not grow substantially until the 20th century. Throughout history, robotics has been often seen to mimic human behavior, and often manage tasks in a similar fashion. Today, robotics is a rapidly growing field, as we continue to research, design, and build new robotsthat serve various practical purposes, whether domestically, commercially, or militarily. Many robots do jobs that are hazardous to people such as defusing bombs, exploring shipwrecks, and mines.




















BAXTER

Baxter es un nuevo robot industrial diseñado para ser adaptable, segura y fácil de programar podría asumir una serie de tareas relativamente no...