Robotics involves the creation of robots to perform tasks without further intervention, while AI is how systems emulate the human mind to make decisions and ‘learn.’ While you can have robotics with an AI element (and vice versa), both can, and usually do, exist independently of each other.

Robotics is an aspect of computer science and engineering in which machines are built and programmed to perform tasks without human interference. AI, however, encompasses systems that emulate the human mind to learn, solve problems and make decisions independently without needing the already programmed instructions.

Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that seeks to develop technology to simulate the workings of the human brain. Combined with the field of robotics, AI has been used to develop and innovate intelligent machines that can be used for everything from manufacturing to assisting healthcare providers.

Artificially intelligent robots are the bridge between robotics and AI. These are robots that are controlled by AI programs. Most robots are not artificially intelligent.