🤖 Robotics Basics

sense → process → act · sensors · actuators · robot logic

The Robot Control Loop
Sensor Types
Actuator Types
Robot Programming Concepts
What is this?

Robotics combines mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science to design machines that sense their environment, process information, and take action autonomously.

Why does it matter?

Robots are transforming manufacturing, surgery, space exploration, logistics, and agriculture. Robotics is one of the fastest-growing careers in modern STEM.

Key terms
Sensor — a device that detects information from the environment (light, temperature, distance) Actuator — a device that creates physical motion (motor, servo, pneumatic piston) Algorithm — step-by-step instructions a robot follows to complete a task Autonomous — able to operate independently without continuous human control Feedback loop — using sensor data to adjust actions in real time Microcontroller — a small computer chip that controls the robot's behavior
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Name 3 real-world robots and explain what problem each was designed to solve. Think about factory assembly, surgical precision, and environments too dangerous for humans.

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