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Chapter 12:On the Horizon
OverviewStatusPlatformsAppsSummary
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12 Objectives
• Define: polymorphism, adjustable autonomy
• Be familiar with trends in AI robotics, both in research and in society
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12 Where Are We Now?
• General Research Trends– Telesystems, fully autonomous moving to adjustable
autonomy
– Vision becoming common
– Learning is being discussed
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12 Future of Robot Platforms• No more “trash can” robots
• Shape-shifting/polymorphic
• Legged/Humanoid– Honda
– Cog, Robonaut have no legs…
• Issues– Proprioception
– Gait/posture control• Dynamic vs. static balance,
fast feedback loops
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12 Robot Platforms• Wheelchairs
– Appropriate user interface/locus of control
• Interactive with humans– Kismet, emotions, “teaming”
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12 Robot Applications• Education
– Lego Mindstorms• MIT Media Lab (Mitch
Resnick)/6.270 course (Fred Martin)
– K’nex
– marketed for boys, working alone, despite efforts of MIT Media Lab
• “robots, dinosaurs, space” and “smash up”
K’nex, Mindstomrs from www.etoyr.com
MIT Media Lab from www.media.mit.edu/information
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12 Entertainment– Pets
• Sony dogs: Aibo
• Cheaper knockoffs
• Hugo deGare’s cat (for elderly)
• Poor reception; NYT article on why kids don’t play with them after a few days
– iRobot My Real Baby• Software was easy, cheap
sensing (~$0.01 a piece) was hard
– Animatronics• Disney animation
• Robots for special effects
www.sony.com
www.irobot.com
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12 Consumer Applications• Consumer/business
applications– Service sector
• So boring people don’t even come back to pick up paychecks
• Hospital orderly– Helpmate (bankrupt)
• Janitorial
• Lawn maintenance
– Home• Security bots
– iRobot, Probotics
www.irobot.com
www.friendlymachines.com
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12 Military, Law Enforcement Apps
• Army: Future Combat Systems by 2012– Lightweight, rapid deployment== no people
– Vehicles are heavy because of armor, comfort for people
• Air Force– Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
– High altitude endurance UAVs
• Bots are lethal, but must have human permission to fire, even in “survival” situations– Remember Darkspot?
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12 Summary
• Probably the biggest success of AI robotics has been software agency for the web, appliances, and animation
• The biggest potential market for AI robotics is entertainment– Reactive behaviors is sufficient
• The biggest issues are better platforms and how to incorporate learning
• Human Robot Interface is becoming critical; neglected part of the “system” or application
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