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HOW DO ROBOTS WORK?

                 Robots are incredible machines capable of performing tasks without human intervention. To
                 understand how robots work, it’s essential to learn about their key components and how these
                 parts work together. Whether used in manufacturing, medical procedures, or exploring space,
                 robots  follow  specific  instructions  and  are  designed  to  handle  repetitive  or  dangerous  jobs
                 efficiently.
                    MAIN COMPONENTS OF A ROBOT


                 Robots are made up of several important parts that allow them to function:

                 •  Sensors: Sensors are the robot's way of gathering information
                   from its surroundings. Just like humans use eyes, ears, and skin
                   to  perceive  the  world,  robots  use  sensors  such  as  cameras,
                   microphones, and touch sensors. For example, a robot vacuum
                   uses sensors to detect walls and avoid collisions.

                                                 •  Actuators:  Actuators  are  the
                                                   parts of the robot responsible for movement. These can include
                                                   motors, wheels, or robotic arms. Actuators enable robots to lift
                                                   objects, move across a surface, or rotate to complete tasks.




                 •  Power Supply:  Every  robot  needs  energy  to  operate.  This
                   energy usually comes from batteries or an electrical source. The
                   size and type of the power supply depend on what the robot
                   needs to do. Robots in factories are often plugged into a power
                   source, while others, like drones, run on rechargeable batteries.



                                                  •  Control System:  The  control  system  is  the  "brain"  of  the
                                                     robot. It processes all the information from the sensors and
                                                     sends commands to the actuators. In most robots, the control
                                                     system is a computer or microcontroller that runs a specific
                                                     program to control the robot's actions.



                    TYPES OF ROBOTS BASED ON FUNCTIONALITY


                 •  Autonomous Robots:  These  robots  can  make  decisions  on
                   their own based on their programming and the data they collect
                   from sensors. For example, self-driving cars use sensors to detect
                   obstacles and adjust their speed.








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