📙Robotics Fundamentals
⚙️ Key Components of a Robot
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| 🤖 Manipulator / Effector | Physical structure interacting with the environment (arm, gripper, wheels, legs). |
| 💪 Actuators | The "muscles" that convert energy into motion (electric motors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems). |
| 👁️ Sensors | Devices that perceive the environment and internal state (cameras, microphones, touch sensors, IMUs). |
| 🧠 Controller | The "brain" of the robot — processes sensor data, executes programs, sends commands. |
| 🔋 Power Supply | Provides energy: batteries, outlets, or other energy sources. |
🏃 Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| 📐 Kinematics | Geometry of motion without considering forces. Includes forward and inverse kinematics. |
| ⚡ Dynamics | Relation between motion and forces/torques. Includes mass, inertia, gravity, and their effect on movement. |
🤖 Types of Robots
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 🏭 Industrial Robots | Manufacturing tasks: assembly, welding, painting, material handling. |
| 🚗 Mobile Robots | Move around environments: AGVs, drones, humanoids. |
| 🧍 Humanoid Robots | Resemble humans; capable of bipedal locomotion and interaction. |
| 🤝 Collaborative Robots (Cobots) | Work alongside humans in shared spaces. |
| 🏥 Medical Robots | Used for surgery, rehabilitation, medication dispensing. |
This foundational understanding of robotics is essential as we explore more complex aspects of Physical AI, particularly in humanoid robotics.