Electrical Conductors & Insulators (Robotics & Electronics)

Robot

A programmable machine capable of carrying out a series of actions automatically.

Types of Robots

Autonomous and Semi-autonomous.

Autonomous Robot

Performs tasks and makes decisions without direct human intervention.

Semi-autonomous Robot

Can operate independently in some tasks but requires human input in others.

Four Characteristics of Robots

Sensing, Movement, Energy, Intelligence.

Industrial Robots

Used for production tasks like logistics, welding, and packaging.

Service Robots

Assist humans in tasks: medical, home, educational, and defense.

Arduino UNO

A microcontroller that serves as the brain of a robot; controls inputs/outputs like sensors and actuators.

Parts of Arduino UNO

Power IN (Barrel Jack/USB), LEDs (TX, RX, Troubleshooting), Reset Button, Pins (Analog/Digital), LED ON/OFF.

Electrical Circuit

A path through which electric current flows; includes source, load, and wires.

Series Circuit

All components are connected in a single path; current flows only one way.

Parallel Circuit

Components connected along multiple paths; each branch has the same voltage.

Breadboard

A construction base used to build semi-permanent prototypes of electronic circuits.

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

A small device that emits light when current flows through it; has anode (+) and cathode (-).

Resistor

A passive component that provides electrical resistance to control current flow.