Glossary - E

A glossary of terms commonly used in robotics, electronics, and programming.

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Electricity
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.
Emergent Behavior
A complicated resultant behavior that emerges from the repeated operation of simple underlying behaviours.
End-Effector
An accessory device or tool specifically designed for attachment to the robot wrist or tool mounting plate to enable the robot to perform its intended task. (Examples may include gripper, spot-weld gun, arc-weld gun, spray-paint gun, or any other application tools.)
Envelope (Space) Maximum
The volume of space encompassing the maximum designed movements of all robot parts including the end-effector, workpiece, and attachments.
Equality Constraint
A restriction that requires the displacement or motion of the robot to be equal a specified value.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot
A mobile robot designed to assess whether an object contains explosives; some carry detonators that can be deposited at the object and activated after the robot withdraws.