Well...The Robotics Institute of America (RIA) defines a robot as:
A re-programmable multi-functional manipulator designed to move materials, parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.[9]
The RIA recognizes four classes of robot:
* 1: Handling devices with manual control
* 2: Automated handling devices with predetermined cycles
* 3: Programmable, servo-controlled robots with continuous of point-to-point trajectories
* 4: Robots capable of Type C specifications which also acquire information from the environment for intelligent motion
So I think AT-ATs & Daleks could be included under Class 1!
But I agree Cybermen don't count but hey, maybe I can get an award for getting the most Robots (true or otherwise) in a single Challenge Entry?
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A re-programmable multi-functional manipulator designed to move materials, parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.[9]
The RIA recognizes four classes of robot:
* 1: Handling devices with manual control
* 2: Automated handling devices with predetermined cycles
* 3: Programmable, servo-controlled robots with continuous of point-to-point trajectories
* 4: Robots capable of Type C specifications which also acquire information from the environment for intelligent motion
So I think AT-ATs & Daleks could be included under Class 1!
But I agree Cybermen don't count but hey, maybe I can get an award for getting the most Robots (true or otherwise) in a single Challenge Entry?