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    Leonardo da Vinci designed an armored
                                     SMART        mechanical knight in 1495 that could sit up, wave its
                                     SPARK
                                                                arms and move its head.

                     VIRTUAL COMPONENTS

                     Virtual  components  are  the  invisible,  software-based  parts  of  a  robot  that  help

                     it think, make choices and follow instructions. Unlike physical components, they
                     cannot be touched or seen and exist within the robot’s computer or program.

                     The virtual components of a robot are given below:

                        n Control system: The control system acts as the robot’s brain. It processes signals
                        from sensors and sends commands to the robot’s components, enabling it to

                        react to its environment.

                        n Software and programming: The software
                        tells the robot what to do. This includes the
                        algorithms and coding that make the robot

                        carry out  specific  tasks,  such  as  following
                        a line, avoiding  obstacles  or picking  up

                        objects.
                        n Artificial intelligence (AI): AI enables robots

                        to think, learn from experience and make
                        smart choices. It helps them adapt to new situations and perform tasks more

                        efficiently.
                        n Simulation tools: These are virtual platforms used to design, test and improve

                        robots  before building  them. They help predict  how  a robot  will  work  in
                        real-world situations.

                        Communication system: This software helps robots share information. It
                     n
                        allows them to send and receive data, helping them work together with other
                        machines.

                        n Sensors (Virtual): While physical sensors detect the robot’s surroundings, virtual
                        sensors work in the software to help the robot process and interpret data. For

                        example, image processing software can act as a virtual sensor for detecting
                        objects through cameras.

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