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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
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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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