Q4 week 1 elec

Cards (9)

  • What to consider when constructing a robot
    • Weight
    • Movement
    • Flexibility
    • Price
  • Materials used to build robots
    • Alloys (Brass and Bronze)
    • Aluminum
    • Kevlar
    • Polymers (Plastics)
    • Rubber
    • Steel
  • Alloys
    Material made of 2 metals, used for structural purposes in robot construction
  • Aluminum
    Great material if concerned about robot exterior getting corroded over time since aluminum does not rust
  • Kevlar
    Synthetic type of material used in bulletproof vests, few of its characteristics make it worth applying for robot exteriors
  • Plastics
    Polymers that are connected by long chains of duplicate subunits made of natural compounds, some of these chains are comprised of silicon that is arranged in special combinations
  • Rubber
    Has seen a growing demand for commercial robots with flexible exteriors, such as human-like "skin", beneficial for robots that work with people to have delicate surfaces
  • Steel
    One of the materials utilized most frequently by robot builders, durable metal could be a perfect choice if you're building a robot that must stand unforgiving conditions
  • Materials used in robot construction

    • Aluminum - Used as a robot exterior for being rust-proof and shiny
    • Brass - Used for structural purposes
    • Kevlar - Used as an extreme robot covering
    • Plastic - Used for being very malleable
    • Rubber - Used as human-like skin
    • Steel - Used most often by robot builders