Audiotrope
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In BEAM robotics
, an audiotrope is a robot that reacts to sounds. This term, which literally means "sound turning," is generally applied to sound-seeking robot
s. More accurately, audiotropes can either seek (audiophiles) or avoid (audiophobes) sources of sound.
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...
, an audiotrope is a robot that reacts to sounds. This term, which literally means "sound turning," is generally applied to sound-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, audiotropes can either seek (audiophiles) or avoid (audiophobes) sources of sound.