Introduction to Robotics

What is the origin of the word "robot"?

• Greek – "machine"

• Latin – "worker"

• Czech – "forced labor"

• French – "automation"

What is a robot?

• A manually controlled machine

• An automatic or externally guided machine

• A device used only in factories
  

• A humanoid with AI

Which are examples of robots?

• Industrial robots, drones, autonomous cars

• Smartphones, TVs, laptops

• Washing machines, microwaves

• Bicycles, motorcycles

What are the basic components of a robot?

• Sensors, actuators, controller, power source

• Motor, screen, CPU, wires

• Gears, circuits, wheels, brakes

• Battery, processor, display, arms

What do sensors do in a robot?

• Provide energy

• Detect and interpret surroundings

• Control movement

• Store data

What do actuators do?

• Process sensor data

• Convert energy into movement

• Store energy

• Control sensors

What is a robot’s controller for?

• Powering movements

• Processing data and making decisions

• Controlling remotely

• Connecting to Wi-Fi

Why does a robot need a power source?

• Only for movement

• To improve AI

• As a backup

• To function and operate

Where are robots used in industry?

• Driving, flying

• Writing, acting

• Manufacturing, welding, assembly

• Cooking, gardening

How are robots used in medicine?

• No medical use

• Making medicine

• Surgery and prosthetics

• As doctors and nurses