Common Misconceptions About Robots and Artificial Intelligence

If you've been harboring a secret worry that your robot vacuum will one day become sentient and start targeting your dog--or taking over the world--fear not. Yes, the machine is a robot. But it's only been programmed to accomplish a very specific task: Keep your floors clean, and maybe avoid tumbling down the stairs while doing so. What it hasn't been given is artificial intelligence. So what exactly is the difference between robotics and artificial intelligence?