Types of Robots

Start with robot types and uses

Begin with the mind map Robotics for an introduction to robotics and types of robot. Then explore the map on domestic, military, stationary and industrial robots. Its branches include floor-cleaning robots, welding robots and painting robots, giving you examples to compare.

The mind map Robots focuses on military applications, including transport and search and rescue. As you read, note the use attached to each type. You can return to the broader map to see how those examples sit alongside domestic and industrial robots.

Explore classification and modular designs

The map on robot classification organizes robots according to their chronology. It describes manipulators with simple control systems and no sensor feedback. Use it alongside the maps on robot uses to compare a classification with examples of what robots do.

For a closer look at modular designs, explore Modular Reconfigurable Robots. Its branches cover architecture, locomotion, scale and structure. Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robots looks at connecting mechanisms, including magnets and mechanical connections. Compare the branches to see the different features each map emphasizes.

Use maps and questions together

These resources form the Types of Robots section of the Robotics unit in Engineering and technology (general or other). The overview in Robotics can help you connect the specific examples and designs on this page with the unit.

There are no quizzes listed in this section. With a free account, you can make your own quiz from a map and save your score. Use questions about robot uses or connecting mechanisms, then return to the relevant branches to check your understanding. Choose a map and make a few questions from its branches.