Internship← Robotics learning pathRobotics · Module 1 of 10
Introduction to robotics
Robots sense, think and act in the physical world.
📖 Key ideas
- A robot senses its environment, processes information and acts.
- Types: industrial arms, mobile robots, drones, humanoids, service robots.
- Robotics combines mechanical, electrical and computer engineering.
- Applications: manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, warehouses, space.
- Sense–think–act is the core loop.
💡 Real-life example: A robot is a body (mechanics), nerves (electronics) and brain (software) working together.
RobotMachine that senses, decides and acts
Sense–think–actCore robot control loop
Mobile robotRobot that moves around
ManipulatorRobot arm