Robotics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Shadow robot hand system Robotics is the branch of mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , electronic engineering and computer science that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots , [ 1 ] as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans in dangerous environments or manufacturing processes, or resemble humans in appearance, behavior, and/or cognition. Many of today's robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics . The concept of creating machines that can operate autonomously dates back to classical times , but research into the functionality and potential uses of robots did not grow substantially until the 20th century. [ 2 ] Throughout history, it has been frequently assumed that robo