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Characteristics of Robots

There are some essential characteristics that a robot must possess. These
characteristics define whether any machine is a robot or not. Some of the

characteristics of robots are as follows:

Characteristics
of Robots

Sense Movement Energy

Let us learn about these in detail.

Sense

Robots have some sensors that enable them to sense and create awareness about
their surroundings and act accordingly. Just like humans have sense organs, robots

may possess one or more sensors like:

• Light Sensors: work as eyes for robots
• Touch or Pressure Sensors: work as hands for robots

• Chemical Sensors: work as nose for robots

• Hearing and Sonar Sensors: work as ears for robots

Movement

A robot needs to be able to move around its environment. It may roll on wheels,
walk-on legs, etc. In the case of robots, the movement can be of the whole body or

just the arms. In humanoid robots, the entire body moves but for some industrial
robots, only their arms move and function.

Energy

To function or work, a robot needs power. It can work on solar power, electric

power, or can be battery operated. Which kind of energy will be best for the robot is
decided by the task it needs to perform. Heavy-duty robots that work in industries

may be electrically powered, whereas a robot on Mars may be solar-powered.

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