ROBOTICS

WHAT IS ROBOTICS?Robotics is a science of designing an application ofrobots. It involves branch of computers, mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering studies.

HISTORY OF ROBOTICS The word robot was first put forward by Czech writer

“KAREL CAPEK”

The first robot was invented by “GEORGE DEVOL” in 1954 and it was put forward by a company UNIMATION

LAWS OF ROBOTICS FIRST LAW: A robot may not injure a

human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

SECOND LAW: A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

THIRD LAW: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

ROBOT is a machine which performs various tasks that is controlled by a computer

TYPES OF ROBOTSMobile robotsStationary robotsVirtual robotsAutonomous robotsWalking robotsRolling robotsRemote controlled robots

MAJOR PARTS OF ROBOT

ActuatorsEffectorsarmsSensorsMicro controllers

ADVANTAGES OF ROBOTSDecreases the work of humanThey performs multiple tasks at the same

timeThey performs the activites which human

cannotRobots have advanced intelligenceIt can work in any environmentThey can go to other planets

VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF ROBOTS

Industrial applications Military applications Household applications Medical applications Defense and security Agricultural applications Mining applications