Components of a Robot

Describe and discuss essential characteristics of a robot.

Identify the main components of a robot.

Explain the function of each major robot component.

What are the essential characteristics of a robot?

• Mobility

• Programmability

• Sensing

• Mechanical capability

• Flexibility

What is a manipulator in robotics?

• A device that can move and rotate objects

• A vehicle that can carry a manipulator

• A type of sensor

• A control system

What is the role of actuators in a robot?

• To provide power to the robot

• To enable movement

• To process information

• To sense the environment

What types of actuators are there?

• Electric Actuators

• Hydraulic Actuators

• Pneumatic Actuators

• All of the above

What are the types of robot joints?

• Revolute Joints

• Prismatic Joints

• Spherical Joints

• All of the above

What is the function of sensors in a robot?

• To provide awareness of the environment

• To control the robot's movements

• To process data

• To generate power

What is the role of the robot controller?

• To integrate hardware and software

• To process sensor data

• To control actuators

• All of the above