The end result of the modern computing revolution, advances in robotics technology have helped to shape the modern economy, with applications in almost all areas of study. Increasing automation in the industrial sector is expected to benefit this field.
Computer science and engineering is the underlying structure that shapes today's digital world. Closely related to both electrical and software engineering, this field has been at the forefront of technological development for over four decades.
Scientific Summary
Robots are machines built and programmed to perform a specific task for a user. A robot is controlled by its program, which issues commands based on controller or sensor input. In the latter case, a robot's sensors allow it to collect information about its environment, which is processed and interpreted by the program. The program's output controls actuators, which provide the mechanical input for a robot's effectors to manipulate the environment.