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AGV
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Automated guided vehicle- a computer controlled vehicle that operates without human help
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ASRS
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Automated storage and retrieval system- a system for storing and retrieving parts from a warehouse under computer control
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Automation
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The replacing of human labor by machine labor
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CAD
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Computer aided design -a method that uses the electronic computer to simplify and speed up the design process in various areas of research and development
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CAE
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Computer aided engineering- a method that is basically the same as CAD
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CAM
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Computer aided manufacturing -a method that uses the electronic computer at certainly facturing steps to improve quality and lower costs
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CAR
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Computer aided robotics a method that uses simulation of robots and robot systems in designing robots ,training robot operators ,and programming robots offline
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Domestic robot
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The robot that performs task in the home
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Educational robot
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Any device that can be used to teach the principles of robotics
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Flexible automation
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The use of reprogrammable general purpose machines such as the industrial robot to facilitate introducing challenges in the manufacturing process
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4 D's of robotics
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Dirty, dangerous, dull, and difficult. a job that consists of work that involves one or more of these characteristics may be appropriate for robots to do in place of a human
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Hard automation
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The use of specialized tools and machinery (not robots) to perform specific operations very efficiently
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Hobbyist robot
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Any device that is programmed to produce automatic motion. many hobbyist robots are remote control devices
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industrial robot
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a reprogrammable multifunctional manipulator designed to move materials, parts, tools or specialized devices through variable programmed motions in order to perform various task
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LAN
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Local area network-a system of techniques used to interconnect local computers and terminals
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laws of robotics
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Principles formulated by Isaac Asimov to govern relations between humans and robots
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MAP
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Manufacturing automation protocol a communications standard developed for General Motors
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Military robot
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Any automatic system that produces motion such as remote controlled tanks ships planes and rockets
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Numerical Control
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Control over an automated machine provided by a digital computer
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PBX
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Private branch exchange
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PC
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Personal computer
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Pc
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Programmable controller
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Plc
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Programmable logic controller -a device used to control many modern production lines
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Remote control
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Control over a device exercised at a distance by mechanical wire or radio means
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Robot
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An automatic general-purpose device whose primary function is to reduce motion in order to accomplish some task. the six main types of robots are educational, hobbyist. industrial, medical, military, and show
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Robotics
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The study of robots
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Show robot
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A remote control device used to extract people's attention also known as a promotional or play robot
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teleoperator
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A mechanical remote control device or more recently a radio controlled device
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reemote conrolled grippeer
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TOP
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Technical and office protocol -a program developed for use in office automation by Boeing computer services
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Wan
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Wide area network
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