Do Robots Have Feelings?

Have you ever wondered if a robot can feel happy, sad, or angry? The short answer is: No, robots do not have feelings like humans do.

However, engineers can program robots to act like they have feelings! For example, a robot dog might wag its tail when you pet it. It does this because it has a sensor—a little electronic button—that feels your touch and sends a signal to its computer brain. The brain then tells the tail motor to spin.

If you want to build robots that react to the world, exploring FIRST® Robotics is the best way to start! In programs like FIRST LEGO League, you can learn how to program sensors today.