Abstract
The following quote was obtained by the news editors from the background informa tion supplied by the inventors: “Robots are machines that can assist humans or s ubstitute for humans. Robots can be used in diverse applications including const ruction, manufacturing, monitoring, exploration, learning, and entertainment. Ro bots can be used in dangerous or uninhabitable environments, for example. “Some robots are stationary robots. Stationary robots are not mobile and typical ly operate at a fixed location. Examples include stationary robots at a manufact uring plant.