6.2.2 | ROBOTICS

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6.2.2 Describe the characteristics of a robot.
 Including:
– a mechanical structure or framework
– electrical components, such as sensors, 
microprocessors and actuators
– programmable

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 6.1.1 SENSORS, MICROPROCESSORS AND ACTUATORS
6.1.2 AUTOMATED SYSTEMS IN ACTION
6.2.1 ROBOTICS
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6.2.3 ROBOT ROLES
6.3.1 WHAT IS AI
​6.3.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF AI
​6.3.3 OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OF AI
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS TERMINOLOGY
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS ANSWERS

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SECTION 1 | CHARACTERISTICS OF A ROBOT

In an era where technological advancements are shaping the future, robots have emerged as quintessential marvels, intertwining mechanics, electronics, and programming to perform tasks with precision and efficiency. Robots, defined as automated machines designed to execute specific tasks, have permeated various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and domestic spheres, revolutionizing processes and enhancing capabilities. Their ability to mimic human actions, make autonomous decisions, and operate in diverse environments underscores their significance and versatility. This guide delves into the intricate world of robotics, exploring their mechanical structures, electrical components, and the essence of programmability that breathes life into them.

​A robot is an autonomously operated or remotely controlled machine that intertwines mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer science to perform tasks with precision, efficiency, and adaptability. Characterised by its ability to execute functions autonomously or semi-autonomously, a robot typically encompasses a mechanical structure to facilitate movement or task execution, electrical components such as sensors and motors to perceive and interact with the environment, and a programmable computing unit to process information and make decisions. Robots can be designed to mimic human actions, navigate through varied environments, and execute a wide array of tasks ranging from simple, repetitive actions to complex, coordinated operations. With capabilities to learn, adapt, and optimise their operations through programming and artificial intelligence, robots serve as versatile, multifunctional entities that augment capabilities and enhance operations across diverse domains, including industry, healthcare, research, and daily life.

The three characteristics that make a robot are:

1. It has a mechanical structure
2. It has electrical components
3. It is programmable

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 6.1.1 SENSORS, MICROPROCESSORS AND ACTUATORS
6.1.2 AUTOMATED SYSTEMS IN ACTION
6.2.1 ROBOTICS
6.2.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF A ROBOT
 6.2.3 ROBOT ROLES
 6.3.1 WHAT IS AI
​6.3.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF AI
6.3.3 OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OF AI
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS TERMINOLOGY
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS ANSWERS