Robotics
Robotics
Types of Robotics:-
Mechanical bots come in all shapes and sizes to efficiently carry out the task
for which they are designed. All robots vary in design, functionality and
degree of autonomy. From the 0.2 millimeter-long “RoboBee” to the 200
meter-long robotic shipping vessel “Vindskip,” robots are emerging to carry
out tasks that humans simply can’t.
There are five distinct types of robots that perform tasks depending on their
capabilities. Below is an outline of these types and what they do.
Pre-Programmed Robots:-
Pre-programmed robots operate in a controlled environment where they do
simple, monotonous tasks. An example of a pre-programmed robot would be
a mechanical arm on an automotive assembly line. The arm serves one
function — to weld a door on, to insert a certain part into the engine, etc. —
and its job is to perform that task longer, faster and more efficiently than a
human.
Humanoid Robots:-
Humanoid robots are robots that look like or mimic human behavior. These
robots usually perform human-like activities (like running, jumping and
carrying objects), and are sometimes designed to look like us, even having
human faces and expressions. Two of the most prominent examples of
humanoid robots are Hanson Robotics’ Sophia and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas.
Autonomous Robots:-
Autonomous Drones
Teleoperated Robots:-
Augmenting Robots:-
TYPES OF BOTS:-
Search Engine Crawler Bots: scan websites and make them visible on
search engines.
Software robots only exist on the internet and originate within a computer,
which means they are not considered robots. In order to be considered a
robot, a device must have a physical form, such as a body or a chassis
Independent Robots:-
Independent robots are capable of functioning completely autonomously
and independent of human operator control. These typically require more
intense programming but allow robots to take the place of humans when
undertaking dangerous, mundane or otherwise impossible tasks, from
bomb diffusion and deep-sea travel to factory automation. Independent
robots have proven to be the most disruptive to society, as they eliminate
certain jobs but also present new possibilities for growth.
Dependent Robots:-
Robots are built to present solutions to a variety of needs and fulfill several
different purposes, and therefore, require a variety of specialized components
to complete these tasks.
Control System: the CPU that directs a robot’s task at high level.
Actuators: the motor parts that are responsible for a robot’s movement.
However, there are several components that are central to every robot’s
construction, like a power source or a central processing unit. Generally
speaking, robotics components fall into these five categories:
Control System:-
Sensors:-
Sensors provide a robot with stimuli in the form of electrical signals that are
processed by the controller and allow the robot to interact with the outside
world. Common sensors found within robots include video cameras that
function as eyes, photoresistors that react to light and microphones that
operate like ears. These sensors allow the robot to capture its surroundings
and process the most logical conclusion based on the current moment and
allows the controller to relay commands to the additional components