A glossary of terms for robotics

Abstract

A 200-word or less factual summary of most significant information.If document includes a significant bibliography or literature survey, mention it here)The use of emerging robotics technology along with that of numerical control of machining processes offers enormous promise for improving productivity in discrete part batch manufac- turing operations.This glossary of terms has been assembled in order that users, vendors, researchers, students, teachers, and others involved with the rapidly developing field of robotics may communicate in terms which are shared and understood in common.There is no claim that the definitions provided are in any sense standards accepted by any official body.This document does in fact represent only an initial draft, and it is expected and encouraged that informed reviewers will comment, revise, add or delete terms to make this glossary a useful reference tool.12.