robotene
Robotene is a term used in Norwegian and Danish to refer to robots as a group. The word robot originates from the Czech robota meaning forced labor and was popularized by Karel Čapek's 1920 play R.U.R. In general usage, robotene denotes multiple robots in a given context.
Robotics is the field that studies the design, construction, operation, and use of robots. Modern robots combine
Key components: actuators (electric motors, hydraulics), sensors (vision, tactile), controllers (embedded or computer), end effectors (grippers,
Major categories: industrial robots designed for manufacturing; service robots used in homes and workplaces; mobile robots
Applications: manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, exploration.
Ethics and safety: safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066), risk assessment, accountability, data privacy, potential impact