Introduction to Robotics

          Humanity today is facing a rapid development of science and technology and is in one of the phases that we often refer to as phases of revolutionary changes. The development of science and new technologies heralds qualitative changes in the field of production and society as a whole. The rapid development of computer and communication systems allows for a significant increase in the flow of information, and the high level of automation in industry increasingly places humans in a position of merely overseeing production. One of the key factors of the new revolution is flexible automation, an inseparable part of which are robotic systems. The idea of robots first emerged in science fiction. Even today, when we talk about robotic systems and everything they bring, it is hard to avoid visions from the realm of science fiction. Of course, we view robots much more practically today, because the level of technological development allows us to do so.

           Robots are very complex devices. As a result, in the work on practical problems of designing, manufacturing, or applying robots, experts from various fields participate: mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, automation specialists, software engineers, etc.