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n Motors: Motors help the robot move. They change
electrical energy into mechanical energy, making the

robot's parts, like wheels and arms, move. Different
types of motors are used, such as DC motors, stepper
motors and servo motors, depending on what the

robot needs to do.

n Sensors: Sensors allow robots to perceive their
environment. They detect changes in the surroundings

and send this information to the robot's control system.

Some common sensors are:
l Light sensor: Detects how bright or dark the surroundings are.

l Temperature sensor: Measures the temperature, indicating whether the

environment is hot or cold.

l Touch sensor: Senses physical contact, allowing the robot to detect when it is
touched or pressed.

n Wheels: Wheels help the robot move smoothly from
one place to another. They spin forward, backward or

even turn in circles, allowing the robot to navigate
different surfaces.

n Controller: The controller is the brain of the robot. It

takes information from sensors and tells the robot
what to do.

n Power source: The power source provides the energy
that keeps the robot functioning. It can be a battery,

a rechargeable power pack or sometimes a direct
plug-in connection.

n End effectors: These components function like the

robot’s hands, enabling it to perform tasks that
require physical interaction with objects, such as
lifting, moving or manipulating them.

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