Robotics: is the science and technology of robots, and their design, manufacture, and application. Robotics is related to electronics, mechanics, and software.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotics
Robot: is a virtual or mechanical artificial agent. In practice, it is usually an electro-mechanical system which, by its appearance or movements, conveys a sense that it has intent or agency of its own. The word robot can refer to both physical robots and virtual software agents, but the latter are usually referred to as bots.[1] There is no consensus on which machines qualify as robots, but there is general agreement among experts and the public that robots tend to do some or all of the following: move around, operate a mechanical limb, sense and manipulate their environment, and exhibit intelligent behavior, especially behavior which mimics humans or other animals.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot
Components of Robots: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotics
- Structure
- Power Source
- Actuation
- Sensing
- Manipulation
- Locomotion
- Environmental Interaction and Navigation
- Human Interaction
- Control
- Dynamics and Kinematics