Automation & Robotics Lesson 1 Vocabulary

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, especially by a computer.

• Automation

• Algorithm

• Computer Program

• Controller

The use of technology to ease human labor or to extend the mental or physical capabilities of humans.

• Automation

• Algorithm

• Computer Program

• Controller

In robotics, a set of coded instructions the robot must follow.

• Automation

• Algorithm

• Computer Program

• Controller

In robotics, a tiny computer that acts as the robot's brain and contains the computer program.

• Automation

• Algorithm

• Computer Program

• Controller

The process of detecting and eliminating a device's malfunctions.

• Debug

• Economics

• Electric

• End Effector

A social science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

• Debug

• Economics

• Electric

• End Effector

Containing, producing, arising from, or actuated by electricity.

• Debug

• Economics

• Electric

• End Effector

The component of a robot that comes into contact with the workpiece and does the actual work on it. Also known as the hand.

• Debug

• Economics

• Electric

• End Effector

Having to do with morals, values, right and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct.

• Ethical

• Factory

• Hydraulic

• Impact

A building or set of buildings with facilities for manufacturing or producing goods.

• Ethical

• Factory

• Hydraulic

• Impact