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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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