Robotics Fundamentals
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Robotics · Introduction to Robotics

Components of a Robot

Meet the mechanical frame, controller, sensors, actuators, and power system.

2 min micro-lesson

Lesson focus

Components of a Robot

Describe the key ideas behind “Components of a Robot” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.

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Learning objective

What you will understand

Describe the key ideas behind “Components of a Robot” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.

Key ideas

  • Structure
  • Controller and sensors
  • Actuators and power

Try it

Label the major components on a simple mobile robot diagram.

Quick recap

Meet the mechanical frame, controller, sensors, actuators, and power system.