What is a robot?

“Intro to
robotics” unit

Comp Sci, 7th

What is
a robot?

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…are machines that are
programmed to complete a task,
either automatically or on
command.

Robots…

Robots are made of…

code that tells the
robot what to do

enables robot to
perform tasks
autonomously

enable robot to
move in some way

●dc motors

●wheels

●grippers

●servo motor

●stepper motor

allow robot to
perceive the world

●distance sensor

●camera

●line-following
sensor

●microphone

●light sensor

●and more!

actuators

program

sensors

Multiple Select

Robots are made of which of the following 3 main parts?

• program

• sensors

• jumper cables

• actuators

• breadboard

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an actuator in robotics?

• device that processes information

• component that provides electrical power

• part that converts energy into mechanical motion

• sensor that detects temperature changes

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a sensor?

• wheel

• jumper cable

• microphone

• stepper

Open Ended

After watching the videos, list 3 or more ways that robots are being used in work, home life, or to help people in general.

Open Ended

What are some initial ideas that you have for useful robot that you might design and build for your end of year exhibition?