Glossary of Robotics - H

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• Haptic tactile feedback technology using the operator's sense of touch. Also sometimes applied to robot manipulators with their own touch sensitivity.

• Hexapod (platform) A movable platform using six linear actuators. Often used in flight simulators and fairground rides, they also have applications as a robotic manipulator.

• Hexapod (walker) A six-legged walking robot, using a simple insect-like locomotion.

• Human–computer interaction.

• Humanoid A robotic entity designed to resemble a human being in form, function, or both.

• Hydraulics, the control of mechanical force and movement, generated by the application of liquid under pressure. c.f. pneumatics.