| Term: | cooperative robotics |
| Definition: |
Any robotic process where the robotic agents are specifically coordinated to accomplish tasks that would not be possible if the robots were working alone or in parallel, thus increasing the total functional utility of the system. |
| Examples: |
multiple robots moving or manipulating an object that would be too large or heavy for a single robot to move. Multiple robots specifically sequenced to alternate provide temporary support to a structure while also adding components into the structure. |