Robotics and AI in the Physical World

Robotics is an area where AI meets the physical world. In this chapter, we explore how AI enables robots to perform tasks in the real world, from industrial automation to personal assistants. Key components of a robot include sensors (which allow it to perceive its environment), actuators (which enable movement), and control systems (which direct the robot’s actions).

We’ll look at how robots are used in manufacturing for tasks like assembly, packaging, and quality control. Self-driving cars are one of the most exciting applications of robotics and AI, where AI systems control the vehicle, making real-time decisions based on data from sensors and cameras.

You’ll also learn about challenges faced by robotics, such as perception (how robots recognize and understand their surroundings) and movement (how robots plan their actions). These challenges are solved through sophisticated algorithms that enable robots to act autonomously and interact safely with humans.

By the end of this chapter, you’ll understand how robotics and AI are integrated to create machines capable of performing complex tasks in the physical world, and how this technology is poised to change industries like healthcare, transportation, and logistics.