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n Learning and experimentation: Simulation allows engineers and designers to
experiment with different designs and scenarios without the need for immediate

physical resources. « Every robot is made up of different parts that help it move, sense and think.
« The body is the structural framework of the robot that holds all the
components together.
A robot has been created and tested only in
simulation, not in the real world. Is it appropriate to « Wheels help the robot move smoothly from one place to another.
launch it without real-world testing? « The control system acts as the robot’s brain.

« Simulation allows us to test and design robots in a virtual environment before building
them in the real world.
Ask AIRO « Simulation lets us test robots safely on a computer.

What if robots could simulate human emotions, would they still be considered robots or
would they become something else?

Limitations of Simulation ROBO CHECK

Even though simulation is very useful, it has some limitations because it cannot A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
replicate everything a real robot can do. Some of its limitations are: 1. Select the real, touchable parts of a robot.

n Reality gap: Simulations cannot fully mimic real-world robot behaviour. Some
(i) Virtual Components (ii) Hardware Components
actions or conditions may not work exactly as they would in real life, leading to

differences. (iii) Simulation Tools (iv) Artificial Intelligence
n Too complex: Setting up accurate simulations can be difficult and time-consuming. 2. Spot the part that acts as the robot’s brain.

Complex tools and systems may make the process challenging to manage and (i) Motor (ii) Sensor
use effectively.
(iii) Control System (iv) Wheel
n Missing features: Many simulators lack features like realistic speed or the ability
to handle large environments, limiting their effectiveness in certain scenarios. 3. Mark the example of a sensor.

n Different results: Results in simulation don’t always repeat the same way. This (i) Battery (ii) Light Sensor

makes it tricky to test and fix problems correctly.
(iii) Motor (iv) Controller
n Needs a strong computer: Running simulations requires powerful computers

with ample memory. Long or large tests can cause the system to slow down or 4. Identify the system that helps robots share information.
even crash, making it difficult to conduct extensive trials. (i) Power Source (ii) Control System

ECOTECH Many old robot components, like motors and sensors, can be reused in new (iii) Communication System (iv) End Effector
ENERGY projects instead of being thrown away. 5. Recognise what provides energy to the robot.

(i) Power Source (ii) Controller

(iii) Sensor (iv) Wheel

Exploring Real vs Simulated Components
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