Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. A robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine that can be programmed and guided by a computer to perform tasks automatically. Isaac Asimov popularized the three laws of robotics: 1) a robot cannot harm a human, 2) a robot must obey human orders unless they conflict with the first law, and 3) a robot must protect its own existence as long as it does not conflict with the first two laws. Common robot projects include line-following robots, wall-following robots, and robots that use sensors like IR sensors, temperature sensors, and timers.