Robot
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electro-mechanical machine that is guided by a computer program or electronic circuitry. Robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and range from humanoids such as Honda's Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility (ASIMO) and TOSY's TOSY Ping Pong Playing Robot (TOPIO) to industrial robots, medical operating robots, patent assist robots, dog therapy robots, collectively programmed swarm robots, UAV drones such as General Atomics MQ-1 Predator, and even microscopic nano robots. By mimicking a lifelike appearance or automating movements, a robot may convey a sense of intelligence or thought of its own.
The branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing is robotics. These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans in dangerous environments or manufacturing processes, or resemble humans in appearance, behavior, and/or cognition. Many of today's robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics. These robots have also created a newer branch of robotics: soft robotics.
Robot (CNBLUE song)
"Robot" is a song by the South Korean rock band CN Blue, written and produced by Jung Yong-hwa and Kosuke Oba. It was released in December 19, 2012 in three different editions as the group's fourth major single under Warner Music Japan and seventh overall. It follows previous singles "Where You Are" and "Come On".
Background
The single was announced by their Korean agency, FNC Media, on November 14 along with the tracklist of the single and editions. In November 22, an image was released on their Japanese official website, revealing the jacket covers, producers, prices and bonus gifts included in every edition. The song was chosen as opening theme for Nippon Television's TV show Happy Music during December.
Editions
The single was released in three editions, two limited and a regular edition:
A limited CD+DVD edition, including the CD single and a special DVD with the music video of "Robot", a special feature from the recordings of the music video and performances from the show "Code Name Blue release live at Pacifico Yokohama", realized in September 9, 2012.
Robot: Super Color Comic
Robot is a series of books containing the art of various Asian artists, created by Range Murata and published by Wanimagazine. Volume 1 was released on October 21, 2004, and ten volumes have currently been released.
Digital Manga Publishing was originally responsible for the North American distribution, with the first volume being released August 6, 2005. However, due to talks over publishing negotiations breaking down, DMP stopped publishing Robot after Volume 3. Rights were picked up by UDON Entertainment who began distribution on December 24, 2007 with Volume 4, with the plan of releasing all subsequent releases on a quarterly basis, but has since halted after releasing volume 5.
Artists involved
Podcasts:
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by Jim Croce
Rapid Roy
by: Jim Croce"Rapid Roy(The Stock Car Boy)"
(Refrain)
Oh Rapid Roy, that stock car boy
He too much too believe!
You know he always got an extra pack of cigarettes
rolled up in his t-shirt sleeve.
He got a tattoo on his arm that say "Baby"
He got another one that just say "Hey"
But every Sunday afternoon
he is a dirt track demon
in a '57 Chevrolet.
(Chorus)
Oh Rapid Roy, that stock car boy
He's the best driver in the land.
He say that he learned to race a stock car
by runnin' shine outta Alabam.'
Oh, the demolition derby and the figure eight
is easy money in the bank.
Compared to runnin' from the man in Oklahoma City (hahahaha)
with a 500 gallon tank.
(Refrain)
Oh Rapid Roy, that stock car boy
He too much too believe!
You know he always got an extra pack of cigarettes
rolled up in his t-shirt sleeve.
He got a tattoo on his arm that say "Baby"
He got another one that just say "Hey"
And Sunday afternoon he is a dirt track demon
in a '57 Chevrolet
(Chorus)
Yeah, Roy so cool, that racin' fool.
He don't know what fear's about.
He do a hundred thirty mile an hour,
smilin' at the camera with a toothpick in his mouth!
He got a girl back home
name of Dixie Dawn,
but he got honeys all along the way.
And you oughta hear 'em screamin'
for that dirt track demon
in a '57 Chevrolet
(Refrain)
Oh Rapid Roy, that stock car boy
He too much too believe!
You know he always got an extra pack of cigarettes,
rolled up in his t-shirt sleeve.
He got a tattoo on his arm that say "Baby"
He got another one that just say "Hey"
But every Sunday afternoon
he is a dirt track demon