Situated robotics

In today's world, Situated robotics has become increasingly relevant. Whether due to its impact on society, its importance in history, its influence in the professional field or its relevance in everyday life, Situated robotics has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. From its origins to its current evolution, Situated robotics has left an indelible mark on the world and has generated endless debates, reflections and studies that try to understand its true meaning. In this article we will explore different aspects of Situated robotics, from its origins to its impact on the modern world, in order to shed light on this relevant and fascinating topic.

In artificial intelligence and cognitive science, the term situated refers to an agent which is embedded in an environment. In this used, the term is used to refer to robots, but some researchers argue that software agents can also be situated if:

  • they exist in a dynamic (rapidly changing) environment, which
  • they can manipulate or change through their actions, and which
  • they can sense or perceive.

Being situated is generally considered to be part of being embodied, but it is useful to take both perspectives. The situated perspective emphasizes the environment and the agent's interactions with it. These interactions define an agent's embodiment.

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References

  • Hendriks-Jansen, Horst (1996) Catching Ourselves in the Act: Situated Activity, Interactive Emergence, Evolution, and Human Thought. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press.