6.2 · Lesson 1 of 2
What is a robot?
Syllabus 6.2.1Syllabus 6.2.2
What this lesson covers
- Explain what robotics is
- Describe the characteristics of a robot
Key vocabulary
- Robotics
- The branch of computer science covering the design, construction and operation of robots.
- Robot
- A programmable machine with a mechanical structure and electrical components.
- Mechanical structure
- The physical framework or body of a robot.
- Electrical components
- The sensors, microprocessor and actuators that let a robot sense and move.
- Programmable
- Able to be given a set of instructions to follow.
- Independent robot
- A robot that makes decisions and acts without human control.
- Dependent robot
- A robot that has a human involved in controlling it.
Check your learning
- Quick check: 4 questions
- Key vocabulary test: 7 terms
- Activity 1: Robot or not? · 8 questions
- Activity 2: Robotics quiz · 8 questions
- Activity 3: Robot characteristics · drag and drop