Radiotrope
Encyclopedia
In BEAM robotics
, a radiotrope is a robot that reacts to radio frequency sources. Literally, "radio turning," this term is generally (if somewhat inaccurately) applied to radio frequency seeking robot
s. More accurately, radiotropes can either seek (radiophiles) or flee (radiophobes) sources of radio waves.
BEAM robotics
The word "beam" in BEAM robotics is an acronym for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, and Mechanics. This is a term that refers to a style of robotics...
, a radiotrope is a robot that reacts to radio frequency sources. Literally, "radio turning," this term is generally (if somewhat inaccurately) applied to radio frequency seeking robot
Robot
A robot is a mechanical or virtual intelligent agent that can perform tasks automatically or with guidance, typically by remote control. In practice a robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine that is guided by computer and electronic programming. Robots can be autonomous, semi-autonomous or...
s. More accurately, radiotropes can either seek (radiophiles) or flee (radiophobes) sources of radio waves.