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WHAT IS A ROBOT?

ROBOTS

"A mechanical device that is capable of performing a variety of tasks on command or according to instructions programmed in advance."

vacuuming

SIMPLE TASKS

This machine rolls around the house, vacuuming the dirty floor.

Explore surfaces

Nasa's Mars explorations Rovers were designed to study Mars surface.

COMPLEX TASKS

Some everyday examples of robots include:

examples of robots

  • Automatic car washes
  • Vending machines
  • Automatic doors
  • Robotic arms used in manufacturing
  • Remote control cars and trucks
  • Automatic teller machines (ATMs)

Humans have been building robots for centuries....

did you know?

It is believed that the first robot was created over 2000 years ago in ancient Greece, by the mathematician Archytas. Archytas built a mechanical bird to try and better understand how birds fly.

Engineers design robots to perform complex tasks more easily and with greater accuracy.

why do engineers design robots?

Robots are developed for practical purposes, including efficiency, safety, and convenience

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