The word "robotics brings many images to mind. Depending on your experiences and frame of mind, a robot could be anything from the Roomba robotic vacuum to Lego and VEX robots used in educational facilities across the country to theindustrial robotsseen in manufacturing plants all over the world. All of the listed items are examples of robots androbotics.

Many people are introduced to robots androboticsthrough toys and the media. Remember Rosey, the robotic maid in the television cartoon The Jetsons? How about R2-D2 from the Star Wars movies? These and other examples of roboticsare often our first introduction to robots. If these examples of robotsseem a little dated, one doesnt need to look very far to find more modern examples. The Roomba robotic vacuuming system regularly runs commercials on our television sets.Hondas ASIMO made headlines in the last few years, stunning viewers with its human-like abilities and demeanor.

While Rosey, R2-D2, Roomba, and ASIMO dont usually play a vital role in our daily lives and arent weaved to complexly into the fabric of our economy, educational robots androboticstake us one step closer. Many middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities take part in robotic competitions every year. Organizations such as Legos, VEXRobotics, and FIRST Robotics distribute robotic building kits to hundreds of teams every year the allow students to learn about, build, and operate robots androbotic systems. The education gained from competing in these robotic events gives students an introduction into the field of robotics and the principles needed to take their interest to the next level.

What is the next level?Industrial robotsrepresent the real-world, practical application of robotics.Industrial robots from manufacturers such asFANUCandMotomanautomateindustrial tasks such asspot welding,palletizing,arc welding,machine loading,cutting, and many others. The experiences gained from educational robots and a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) based education give students the background and foundation necessary to jump right into theindustrial roboticsfield.

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