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                                                                                         LEARNING OBJECTIVES
                                                                                         l  Manipulators: The Robotic Arms for
                     APPLICATIONS OF ROBOTIC                                             l  Mobile Robots: Navigating and Operating
                                                                                            Industrial Automation and Assembly

                     SYSTEMS                                                             l  Drones: Aerial Robotics for a Sky-High
                                                                                            in Dynamic Environments
                                                                                            Perspective

                     This chapter explores the diverse  applications of robotics across industries and human life. Students learn how
                     industrial manipulators transformed manufacturing by automating welding, painting,  assembly, and packaging,
                     leading to higher precision and productivity. Healthcare applications are highlighted with surgical robots like the Da
                     Vinci system, which assist doctors in minimally invasive procedures, and rehabilitation robots that aid patient recovery.
                     Drones are shown as versatile mobile robots with uses in aerial photography, agriculture (crop monitoring, spraying),
                     disaster management, and security. Exploration robots, such as Mars Rovers, are studied as examples of pushing
                     human boundaries in space research. Underwater robots are discussed for their roles in oil leak detection, pipeline
                     inspection, and marine exploration. Social robots, designed for customer service, education, and companionship,
                     highlight the human-robot interaction aspect. By the end of this chapter, students gain a comprehensive view of how
                     robotics impacts industry, healthcare, environment, exploration, and daily life, preparing them to connect robotics
                     theory with real-world impact.

                     Manipulators: The Robotic Arms for Industrial Automation and Assembly
                     Continuing our in-depth exploration of robotics, we now
                     arrive at a very visible and fascinating aspect: Manipulators,
                     commonly known as robotic arms. These are the parts of the
                     robot that physically interact with the world, performing tasks
                     that often mimic human arm movements. Understanding
                     manipulators requires a blend of mechanical design, control
                     theory, and precise mathematical calculations.

                     When we think of robots, a common image that comes to mind
                     is a multi-jointed arm, tirelessly moving and performing tasks
                     in a factory.
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