Affordance

What is Affordance ?
According to the dictionary (http://dictionary.reference.com) affordance bring the meaning of a visual clue to the function of an object. The properties of affordance are exist to the action capabilities of a particular actor. Example of affordance are door knot which we automatic will twist it or unlock the door, a chair is to let us seat on it and many more which affordance told us what we see there a clue/direct clue for user to know how does it function.


How affordance apply to robotic ?

Honda ASIMO Robot

This robot are program to resemble human being that able to walk in manner. "ASIMO" is a further evolved version of P3 in an endearing people-friendly size which enables it to actually perform tasks within the realm of a human living environment. It also walks in a smooth fashion which closely resembles that of a human being. The range of movement of its arms has been significantly increased and it can now be operated by a new portable controller for improved ease of operation. Robot now are apply with the sense of humour which will one day replace human as human vs robot.

Robot dogs know what to do with the ball is because it had been program by its programmer where when they saw a ball the know immediately how and what to do with the ball just like a baby which started to learn new stuff, parents teach them patiently and they finally know how to craw, stand and walk.

Everything are start from how it design and how we take it. Is either a easy way or a complicated way this is how an action capabilities to a particular actor.