6.2 Robotics

Question 1

Robotics

Answer 1

branch of computer science that
incorporates the design, construction and
operation of robots

Question 2

Examples of robotics

Answer 2

factory equipment, domestic robots and drones

Question 3

Characteristics of a robot

Answer 3

– a mechanical structure or framework (body of the robot)
– electrical components, such as sensors(record its environment) microprocessors( take reading from sensor and decide the action to perform) and actuators (to make the robot move)
– programmable( a program can be written for the robot to follow)