cs-1011: assignment 2 completed

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+* Assignment 2
+
+We discussed the idea of hardware components in the “How Computers Work: Hardware” lecture and
+discussed the idea of algorithms and libraries in the “How Computers Work: Software” lecture. Let
+us assume we wanted to build a real-life robot, where you are able to input instructions to
+complete many different tasks such as: moving around a space without running into walls, objects,
+or people; picking up and placing objects; identifying everyday objects and their basic uses;
+using objects as tools (e.g., using a broom to sweep, using a wrench to tighten/loosen screws,
+etc.); basic speech capabilities (i.e., it can both listen to take in certain commands and speak
+to notify when tasks are completed or for more clarification on tasks); etc. Please answer the
+following questions about such a robot. (Note, when answering these questions, you may simply list
+them out using bullet points instead of in paragraphs in order as this will make grading faster
+and easier).
+
+1. What major hardware components would be needed to achieve at least some of the listed actions
+   the robot should be able to perform? Make sure to think about everything needed to complete
+   each action, e.g. it needs to “see” where it’s going, it needs to walk, etc. (You do not need
+   to list low-level components such as motherboards, servos, etc., just the high-level idea of
+   each major necessary piece). List at least 5 major components:
+
+2. While you are able to give certain instructions/commands and you have the hardware necessary
+   to perform the tasks, we would need MANY libraries and frameworks on top of the hardware to
+   actually carry out these tasks. Please list out as many library packages that you can think of
+   that would be needed to perform the listed tasks. Please give a name or basic description of
+   general “packages” of libraries, e.g. it will need to be able to walk so it will need libraries
+   to: calculate distance, move servos and limbs, correct for imbalance (or imperfections in the
+   floor), etc. List at least 1 library/framework that would be needed for each of the hardware
+   components you listed above:
+
+** Question One Answer
+
+Bullet points included to ease the grading process:
+
+1. Movement Requirement
+   - Treads or legs
+2. Collision Avoidance
+   - A sensor like a camera or LIDAR/RADAR
+3. Picking Up and Placing Objects
+   - A claw, like from a claw machine
+4. Identification of Everyday Items
+   - A database, meaning storage — a hard disk for instance — filled with everyday items and their
+     uses.
+5. Using Objects as Tools
+   - An arm ending in a hand with an opposable thumb — basically a human arm
+6. Basic Speech Capabilities
+   - A microphone to receive commands and a speaker to respond with
+
+** Question Two Answer
+
+- In general, we'll need a library for each hardware element to interface with the hardware
+  directly. We need to use the correct protocol (or speak the same language) to correctly drive
+  the hardware.
+
+1. Movement Requirement
+   - A library to determine power of the movement — how much torque should be applied for
+     instance.
+   - A library for balancing the robot if using legs, quite the complex problem.
+2. Collision Avoidance
+   - A library to turn the raw data from either a camera or LIDAR/RADAR into something usable by
+     our own code — the input data may literally be just pixels and color depth, this has to be
+     translated.
+   - A library to determine the 3D location of objects based on the sensor readings.
+   - A library to determine the robots current position in space, after all how can we avoid
+     collision if we don't even know where we are.
+   - A library for path finding — basic collision avoidance based on the previous libraries.
+3. Picking Up and Placing Objects
+   - A library to clench and unclench our grabber of choice, basically open and close it.
+   - A library to move the grabber into place over an object we want to pick up.
+   - A library to sync between the sensors and the grabber to correctly align the grabber over an
+     object to pick up.
+4. Identification of Everyday Items
+   - We need a library to map the sensor data to discrete objects. Basically, determining if
+     an object picked up by the sensor is a specific item like a pencil, fork, or whatever else
+     it may be.
+5. Using Objects as Tools
+   - A library to read from our database of how to use items and use that to actually use the
+     item in question.
+   - A library to map the database inputs to actual actions on the robot. For instance, taking
+     the data on how to sweep with a broom and actually sweeping with a broom.
+6. Basic Speech Capabilities
+   - A natural language processing library. This is needed to parse and understand commands.
+   - A library for then taking those commands and outputting over the speaker responses.

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-* TODO Assignment 2
+* DONE Assignment 2
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 We discussed the idea of hardware components in the “How Computers Work: Hardware” lecture and