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Third Lesson
Robot
Definition of Robot
A robot is a device that:
Can be programmed to perform a set of specific tasks automatically.
Can move, sense (via sensors), and interact with its surroundings.
Can be used in environments that require precision and speed of performance.
Example: When we see a vacuum cleaner moving by itself in the house to clean the floor,
this is a type of robot that works independently
Types of robots:
There are several types of robots, including:
Industrial robots: Home robots Medical robots: Educational robots
They are robots These robots are Medical robots help These robots are used in
used in factories, found in homes, doctors perform schools to teach students
and they can cleaning robots such surgeries, and they how to program and
perform work with as Roomba that help can be very technology, such as LEGO
high accuracy, such clean floors without accurate. Mindstorms robots that
as robots that work any human effort, can be programmed to
in car production such as smart perform specific tasks, to
plants on production vacuums. help students and to be an
lines quickly and aid to the teacher.
accurately
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Robot components:
The structure is the main part that carries all the components of the robot. It can
Structure be made of different materials such as metal, plastic, or carbon. The design of
the structure affects the weight of the robot and its ability to move.
Sensors are the senses of a robot. Just as we use our eyes to see and our ears to
hear, a robot uses sensors to pick up information from its surroundings. Some
Sensors examples of sensors are:
o Sound sensors: pick up and analyze sounds.
o Cameras: help robots “see” things in front of them.
Motors are used to move parts of a robot. There are different types of
motors, such as electric motors and pneumatic motors, each with its own uses.
Motors are the industrial muscles of robots. Thanks to motors (actuators), robots
Motors
can move and execute commands.
o Motors: make robots move.
o Robotic arm: used in factories to move objects with precision.
The controller is the “brain” of the robot, processing the data collected by
the sensors and issuing commands to the motors. The controller can be as simple
Controller: as electronic circuits or as complex as microcomputers. Just as our brain thinks
when we decide to move, the processor makes the decisions necessary to move the
robot.
Robots need a power source to operate. Power sources can be batteries, solar
Power
cells, or even direct electrical power sources. The choice of power source
Source:
depends on the type of robot and the required operating time.
Software is what makes a robot “smart.” Software includes algorithms that
determine how the robot responds to information it receives from sensors.
Software:
Software can range from simple programs to complex artificial intelligence
systems.
Communication Robots use communication tools to interact with users or other robots. These
tools tools can include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other communication technologies
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Areas of use of robots
Robots have become part of our daily lives and are used in several fields, such as
medicine, industry, and education. For example, in hospitals, there are robots that
perform precise surgeries, while in factories, they help manufacture cars. Robots have
many applications in different fields, including:
Industry: Improving productivity and reducing human errors.
Healthcare: Assisting doctors in surgeries or providing care for patients.
Education: Providing interactive educational experiences for students.
Agriculture: Using robots in precision agriculture to increase crops and reduce waste.
Challenges
There are challenges facing this technology, such as:
Safety: The need to ensure the safety of robots during work.
Employment: Concern that robots may replace human labor.
Ethics: Issues related to robots and their impact on society.
Benefits of robots
Robots offer many benefits in various fields, as they help improve work efficiency,
reduce errors, and save time. The most prominent benefits of robots are:
Increased efficiency and productivity
o Industrial robots can work continuously without fatigue or interruption, which
increases the amount of production in factories and saves time.
o In production lines, robots can perform repetitive tasks accurately and without
any delay, which improves the quality of products and reduces errors. –
High accuracy and reduced errors
o Medical robots are used in complex surgeries, helping doctors achieve greater
accuracy and reduce the chances of human error.
In the electronics industry, robots assemble small parts with precision, improving
manufacturing accuracy and reducing losses due to defects.
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Safety and security
o Robots help in dangerous tasks, such as dismantling bombs or working in
hazardous environments, which reduces the risk to human lives and makes these
tasks safer.
o In factories, robots can handle heavy weights and hazardous chemicals,
reducing the chances of worker injury.
Adaptability to diverse work
o Robots can be programmed to perform various tasks as needed, making them
capable of performing different jobs efficiently. For example, home robots can
clean or entertain.
o In the field of education, robots help students learn programming and science in
interactive ways to help students and teachers.
Reduce costs in the long run
o Although the cost of manufacturing and installing robots may be high, robots
reduce costs in the long run by reducing the need for human labor, achieving
greater accuracy, and reducing errors and waste.
Contributing to development
o Robots encourage technological development and open new horizons in many
fields such as space, where robots are used to explore planets.
o In the field of medicine, robots contribute to advanced medical research and
the development of new treatments.
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Questions
Put ( √ ) or ( X )
1. Sensors do not play a role in the movement of robots and sensing their surrounding
environment. ( )
2. Robots work is limited to factories only. ( )
3. Medical robots help doctors perform surgeries. ( )
4. The design of the structure affects the weight of the robot and its ability to move. ( )
5. Vision sensors are used to capture sounds. ( )
6. The motors used in robots include electric motors and air motors. ( )
7. The control unit processes the data collected by the sensors and issues commands to
the motors. ( )
8. Robots rely on direct energy sources only and we cannot use batteries or solar cells. ( )
9. Robots do not need to use software in their work. ( )
10. Robots use communication tools to interact with users or other robots. ( )
11. The areas of use of robots include industry, healthcare, and education. ( )
Second: Choose the correct answer from the following:
1- The challenges facing robotics technology include………...
A- Increased reliance on paper documents.
B- Increased reliance on smartphones.
C- Safety, employment and ethics.
D- Increased reliance on traditional machines.
2- In production lines, robots can perform repetitive tasks accurately and without
any delay, which leads to..................
A- Increased efficiency and productivity.
B- B- Decreased efficiency and productivity.
C- Lack of product development.
D- Slow production process.
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3- Robots help in dangerous tasks such as.................
A- Transportation.
B- Handling heavy weights and hazardous chemicals.
C- Irrigating gardens and parks.
D- Cleaning the house
4- To take pictures and videos, we use sensors …………...
A- Sound B- Touch C- Light D- Vision
Third Lesson
Robot
Ministry Evaluation (Week 3)
Homework
1- Robots assist in dangerous tasks such as.................
A- Transportation and communication means.
B- Handling heavy weights and hazardous chemicals.
C- Irrigating gardens and parks.
D- Cleaning the house
2- In production lines, robots can perform repetitive tasks accurately and without
any delay, which leads to..................
A- Increased efficiency and productivity.
B- B- Decreased efficiency and productivity.
C- Lack of product development.
D- Slow production process.
Class Evaluation
Mention one example one of a robot and try to classify it according to its use
(Domestic – Industrial – Medical – Exploratory)
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