How robots are used and controlled

• robots can handle manufacturing tasks, assist in surgeries, plant and harvest; robotic vacuums clean and in space, Mars rovers collect data

• robots boost efficiency, enhance safety, and are cost-effective

• actuators move, sensors provide feedback, and controllers send commands

• Industry: robots are widely used in manufacturing, such as car production, for tasks like welding, painting, and assembly

• Healthcare: surgical robots assist in precise operations, reducing recovery times and improving outcomes

• Space exploration: robots like the Mars rovers collect data and perform tasks in environments too harsh for humans

Home: robotic vacuum cleaners and smart home devices automate household chores

• Agriculture: robots help with planting, harvesting, and monitoring crops, increasing efficiency and reducing manual labour

• efficiency: robots can work faster and more accurately than humans, performing repetitive tasks without fatigue
• safety: robots can operate in dangerous environments, such as handling hazardous materials or exploring disaster zones, reducing the risk to human workers
• cost-effectiveness: although expensive to set up, robots can save money in the long run by reducing labour costs and increasing productivity
• precision: robots can perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, which is crucial in fields like surgery and electronics manufacturing

• actuators: devices like motors and solenoids that convert energy into movement.
• sensors: provide feedback to the robot about its environment, helping it to navigate and perform tasks accurately.
• controllers: the ‘brain’ of the robot, which processes information from sensors and sends commands to actuators to perform specific actions.