1. What is Robotics?
Unit 1.1

3. Robotics?
Robotics – the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation and application of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.
Robot - a programmable mechanical device that can perform tasks.

4. Specific Jobs and Robot Types
Ideal Tasks
Robot Types
Dangerous
Space exploration
chemical spill cleanup
disarming bombs
disaster cleanup
Boring and/or repetitive
Welding car frames
part pick and place
manufacturing parts.
High precision or high speed
Electronics testing
Surgery
precision machining.
Pick and place
Moves items between points
Continuous path control
Moves along a programmable path
Sensory
Employs sensors for feedback

7. Components of a Robot Basic Components Body/frame Control System
Manipulator
Drivetrain
NOTE:
Not only limited to one component but all components can fit within one of these categories