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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• But What Truly Defines a Robot?
• Brief History and Evolution of Robotics
• How Robots Operate: The Core
Components
• The Role of Sensors: Robot’s ‘Senses’
• The Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in
Robotics
• Autonomous vs. Semi-Autonomous
Operation
• Ethical Considerations and The Future of
Robotics
• New Age Robotics Systems: Advanced AI
and Machine Learning Applications
• Components of Robots: System
Visualisation, Design, and Creation
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTS: • Relating Physics & Mathematics to
Robotics: The Scientific Foundations
• Algorithms for Programming and
Problem-Solving
WHAT EXACTLY ARE THEY? • Project Management in Robotics:
Orchestrating Innovation

Welcome to the fascinating world of Robotics! From the dazzling imagination of science fiction movies to the practical
reality of automated factories, robots are steadily becoming an integral part of our everyday lives.

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But What Truly Defines a Robot?

Is it just a human-like machine with arms, legs, and blinking lights? Not necessarily! A robot can take many
forms—ranging from robotic arms assembling cars to tiny machines navigating inside the human body. At its core, a
robot is a programmable machine designed to carry out specific tasks, often with a degree of autonomy. Robots can
sense their environment, process information, and act accordingly. They come in all shapes and sizes, depending on
their function—some look like insects, others like vacuum cleaners, and some even fly like drones. Robotics blends
mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and artificial intelligence to bring machines to life. As technology
continues to evolve, robots will play an even larger role in fields such as healthcare, space exploration, defence, and
everyday household tasks.
To understand a robot better, let’s look at its fundamental characteristics:
1. Sensing: A robot must be able to perceive its surroundings. Just like humans use their five senses (sight, hearing,
touch, smell, taste), robots use special devices called sensors to gather information about their environment. This
information could be about distance, light, temperature, presence of objects, or even pressure.
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Introduction to Robots: What Exactly are They?