Robotic Concepts

Robotic Concepts

1. Technology

   • Set of knowledge and techniques that allow humans to modify their physical or virtual environment to meet their needs

2. Robotics

   • Studies the design, construction, programming and application of machines capable of performing various tasks

3. Robot

   • Machines controlled by a computer and programmed to move, manipulate objects, and perform tasks
   • Characteristics
     • Reprogrammable
     • Manipulator
     • Multifunctional
     • Repetitive
     • Exact

4. Simple Machines

   • Mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force.
     • Lever
     • Screws
     • Inclined Plane
     • Pulley
     • Cradle

5. Compound Machines

   • Combination of several simple machines, so that the output of each one of them is directly connected to the input of the next one
     • Axles
     • Gears
     • Motors