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83.1 Introduction
A robot is an automatically operated machine that replaces human eort, though it may not resemble
human beings in appearance or perform functions in a humanlike manner. It is capable of being pro-
grammed
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Robots have changed the way we work, play, live, and unfortunately ght wars. Robots invaded the
workplace many decades ago, initially for factory automation. ey are increasing their presence in
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bots
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ground, above and below the waters ...