LESSON 3

• Anatomy of a robot


  The structure of a robot
• Robots


  • Can come in many different shapes and forms
  • Can have vastly different purposes
• Essential components of a robot's structure

  • Sensors
  • Actuators
  • Robot Joints
  • Manipulator
  • Kinematics
  • Control System
  • Power Source
  • Body/Frame
• Sensors


  Used by robots to sense their environment through sight, sound, scent, taste, and touch
• Sensor types


  • Camera
  • Can detect movement or distance of an object
• Actuators


  The hands and feet of a robot
• Types of end effectors

  • Grippers
  • Tools
• Grippers


  Used to pick up and place down objects
• Tools


  Used to carry out operations based on the tool attached to the robot
• Robot Joints


  Allow the robot to perform actions such as sliding or rotating one of its components to carry out an operation better
• Manipulator


  What a robot uses to attain a certain result, without the need for direct physical contact with the operator
• Kinematics


  The study of all the robot's possible motions while considering the length of each section and the limits of the joints
• Control System


  A device where all input and output components are connected to process and function according to its action
• Types of controllers


  • Vary in capacity, size, speed, and performance
• Power Source


  Batteries are needed to activate all the components of the robot and allow it to perform to its full potential
• Power source


  • Lithium Batteries

  
• Body/Frame


  Can be made of metal, plastic, alloy, or other materials to hold all robot components secure