Does robotics follow the laws of physics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relevance of the laws of physics in the design and construction of a robot. Participants explore the implications of physics in robotics, particularly from the perspective of a high school student interested in building a robot for personal achievement and résumé enhancement.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asserts that the laws of physics are indeed present in robotics, but emphasizes that the extent to which they need to be considered depends on the specifics of the robot being designed.
  • Another participant requests more information about the background and goals of the original poster to provide relevant guidance regarding the application of physics in their robot design.
  • The original poster shares their background as a high school student taking AP Physics and expresses a desire to build a robot with sensors and object interaction capabilities.
  • A later reply suggests that a clearer design goal is necessary to provide meaningful assistance and recommends looking into high school robotics competitions for inspiration and feasibility assessment.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the laws of physics are relevant to robotics, but there is no consensus on how much they will impact the design process without further details about the robot's intended functions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the need for clarity in design goals and the potential variability in the application of physics based on the specific robot being built. There are unresolved questions regarding the specific capabilities and functions of the robot.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for high school students interested in robotics, educators in physics, and hobbyists exploring the intersection of physics and engineering in robotic design.

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Im planning to build a robot and wondering if laws of physics are present!
 
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Yes, the laws of physics are present. The real question is, are you going to have to worry about them when you're designing the robot?

The answer to that question is... it depends. A lot. You might need no physics at all, or you might need a lot of physics. We need more information to be able to help you.

What sort of background are you coming from? (middle school, high school, undergrad degree,... ?)
What type of robot do you want to build?
Why are you building it?
 
So I come in a high school background. I'm currently in 11th grade taking AP Physics and it is Awesome! I want to build this robot because of personal accomplishment and for résumé. I want the robot to have the capabilities such as sensors and interactions with different objects.
 
That helps a little, but it seems you don't yet have a clear design goal... We can't really help you with the physics unless we know more about what your robot is going to do.

Or are you asking for ideas for a robot you could build which would involve physics? If that's what you're wondering, try searching the internet for high school robotics competitions. Even if you're not the competitive type, that migh give you some ideas, and it will give you a sense of what's feasible for someone in high school.
 

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