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Overall, its idea is to build machines that are capable of performing tasks that need
human intelligence. AI in its embodied form of robots will soon be driving cars, caring

for the young and elderly, stocking warehouses, etc. Some of them are shown below.

Hashtag

#Robotics: A branch of science and technology which helps in manufacturing the robots
#Controller: A built-in computer program that controls the functions of a robot

REVISIT

▶ A robot is a programmable machine that imitates the action or appearance of humans.
▶ A robot has three parts: Controller, Sensor and Mechanical parts.
▶ The characteristics of robots are consistency, speed, safety and accomplishment.
▶ Artificial Intelligence is a type of technology that makes robots or machines act and think
like humans.

ASSESS YOURSELF

1. Tick ( ) the correct option.

a. Which of the following is known as a robot’s brain?
(i) Sensor (ii) Controller

(iii) Actuator (iv) Motor

b. What is a person working in the field of robotics called?

(i) Programmer (ii) Mechanic

(iii) Roboticist (iv) None of these

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