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    HOW DO ROBOTS WORK?

                     Robots are  incredible machines capable  of performing  tasks without  human intervention.  To
                     understand how robots work, it’s essential to learn about their key components and how these parts
                     work  together.  Whether used in manufacturing,  medical procedures,  or exploring space, robots

                     follow specific instructions and are designed to handle repetitive or dangerous jobs efficiently.

                         MAIN COMPONENTS OF A ROBOT

                     Robots are made up of several important parts that allow them to function:

                     •  Sensors: Sensors are  the  robot's  way  of gathering  information
                       from its surroundings. Just like humans use eyes, ears, and skin to
                       perceive the world,  robots use sensors  such as cameras,
                       microphones,  and  touch  sensors. For  example,  a  robot  vacuum
                       uses sensors to detect walls and avoid collisions.

                                                     •  Actuators: Actuators are the parts of the robot responsible for
                                                       movement. These can include motors, wheels, or robotic  arms.
                                                       Actuators enable robots to lift objects, move across a surface, or
                                                       rotate to complete tasks.

                     •  Power Supply: Every robot needs energy to operate. This energy
                       usually comes from batteries or an electrical source. The size and
                       type of the power supply depend on what the robot needs to do.
                       Robots in factories are often plugged into a power source, while
                       others, like drones, run on rechargeable batteries.

                                                      •  Control System: The control system is the "brain" of the robot.
                                                         It processes all the information from the sensors  and sends
                                                         commands to the actuators. In most robots, the control system

                                                         is a computer or microcontroller that runs a specific program to
                                                         control the robot's actions.

                         TYPES OF ROBOTS BASED ON FUNCTIONALITY

                     •  Autonomous Robots: These robots can make decisions on their
                       own based on their programming and the data they collect from
                       sensors. For example, self-driving cars use sensors to detect obstacles
                       and adjust their speed.

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