Digital terminology: approaches to the definition of «robot» and «robotics»

Abstract

The paper provides an assessment of the definitions of "robot" and "robotics" available in the scientific literature, with the author's position on their relevance, comprehensiveness and relevance. It is established that there are several approaches to the definition and interpretation of the categories under consideration. Most scientists proceed from their own vision of the object of research, while relying on the existing authoritative points of view in this field. However, the constant development of digital technologies entails the need to form a new conceptual and the categorical apparatus, which should be based on definitions that define the fundamental foundations of a particular scientific concept. The author's definition of the concepts "robot" and "robotics" is proposed.