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Observations

In the “Robo Crane” mechatron activity, students will observe how their robotic crane can lift and
move objects. When powered on, they will see the motors operate the crane’s arm and hook,
demonstrating mechanical movement in action. Students can experiment with different loads to see
how well the crane performs and discuss the importance of weight distribution and balance. If the
crane doesn’t function as expected, they can troubleshoot by checking connections, motor
orientation, and sensor placements.
Application

Material Handling: Robots play a crucial role in handling and transporting
materials within warehouses and factories, optimising logistics and minimising
manual labour.

Robo Car Assembly and Control

Robo car assembly and control refers to the process of constructing a car and managing its various
systems to ensure proper operation.

Concept of Car

A car (or automobile) is a wheeled motor vehicle used for
transportation. A car works by converting energy into motion. Here’s
how it happens in a simple way: Energy Source: In most cars, energy
comes from fuel (like petrol) or electricity (in electric cars).
Transmission of Energy

The engine is the core of every car, generating the power needed to turn the wheels and supply
electricity for the car’s systems. Most cars use an internal combustion engine, where fuel (usually
petrol) is mixed with air and burned. This process creates expanding gases that generate energy.

A spark plug produces a spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture, causing combustion.

The energy from this explosion pushes pistons up and down inside cylinders. These pistons are
connected to rods, which turn a crankshaft. The crankshaft’s rotational motion is then transferred
through the drivetrain to the car’s wheels, allowing the car to move.

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