2Parts-of-a-Robot.pdf

The Main Parts of a Robot Joseph F. Morco https://mind.ilstu.edu/curriculum/medical_robotics/parts_of_robots.html https://sciencing.com/what-robots-are-used-today-12745877.html Robot A robot is a machine t...

The Main Parts of a Robot Joseph F. Morco https://mind.ilstu.edu/curriculum/medical_robotics/parts_of_robots.html https://sciencing.com/what-robots-are-used-today-12745877.html Robot A robot is a machine that functions automatically and can adapt to changes in its environment. Control System A robot’s control system uses feedback just as the human brain does. However, instead of a collection of neurons, a robot’s brain consists of a silicon chip called a central processing unit. A robot’s CUP does the same thing based on data collected by devices called sensors. Sensors Robot receive feedback from sensors that mimic human senses such as video cameras or devices called light- dependent resistors that function like eyes or microphones that act as ears. Sensors Some robots even have touch, taste and smell. The robot’s CPU interprets signals from these sensors and adjust its action accordingly. To be considered a robot, a device must have a body that it can move in reaction to feedback from its sensors. Actuators mimic the action of human muscle to move parts of the robot’s body. Power Supply: Most robots get their energy from electricity. Stationary robotic arms like the ones work in car factories can be plugged in like any other appliance. Robot that move around are usually powered by batteries. End Effectors Robot are equipped with tools called end effectors. These vary according to the task the robot has been designed to carry out.