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Re: FRC Robots Aren't Real Robots?

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Originally Posted by Mikell Taylor View Post
Look, I'm a robotics engineer who works for robotics companies. If you get more than one robotics professional in a room, they'll all disagree on the definition of robot. The CEO of iRobot thinks a vending machine is a robot. I disagree. Drones are remote controlled, AUVs aren't, both are generally considered robots. FIRST robots definitely meet many commonly agreed upon definitions of robots. Some will disagree. Good for them. In my opinion, it's not worth arguing over.
Can confirm. Work in IT. Spend lots of time with manufacturing companies, hospitals, energy companies, and more. Engineers do not agree on anything.

Robots have sensors for input right? Well, what is a controller if not a set of sensors for input? It's a silly debate.
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