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As you all know, a robot is a programmable machine capable of performing tasks and interacting
                  with  its  surroundings.  Robotics  is  the  science  and  technology  behind  designing,  manufacturing,
                  and applying robots. Robots cannot do anything by themselves they rely on specific instructions to
                  function. Different parts of Robots are meant to perform different tasks.
                  First, let us understand the difference between humans and robots.

                  Difference Between Humans and Robots


                  The following table shows some of the common differences between humans and robots:

                    S. No.    Humans                                        Robots

                    1.        Humans are organic entities.                  Robots are mechanical devices.
                    2.        Humans can die; they do not come back         Robots do not die; they can be repaired
                              to life.                                      or replaced.
                    3.        Humans have a highly developed brain.         Robots have a programmed or artificially
                                                                            intelligent brain.
                    4.        Humans are social beings.                     Robots do not socialise.

                    5.        Humans are capable of performing              Robots  can  handle  only  specialised  or
                              creative and innovative tasks.                pre-defined tasks.

                    6.        Humans have emotions and feelings.            Robots do not have emotions and feelings.


                  Essential Parts of Robots

                  Humans have specific body parts, whereas robots have body parts designed according to their needs.
                  This is the reason robots come in different sizes and shapes. Industrial robots look very different
                  from Astronaut robots.
                  Let us study about some of the essential parts of Robots.

                  Manipulator

                  The  robot’s  Manipulator  is  similar  to  a  human  arm  and  has  several  joints  and  links.  They  are
                  electronically controlled devices consisting of multiple sections. A manipulator uses strong links
                  connected by joints with one fixed end and one free end to perform a given job, such as moving a
                  box from one location to another.


                                                                 Hand
                                Wrist

                          Elbow              End Effector             Shoulder   Wrist








                                                                                                         Elbow
                              Shoulder
                                      Robotic Arm                                  Human Arm

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