Robotics and Simple Machines
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Objective
I can define robotics and identify the six simple machines.
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Warm-up video
Leticia Ayllón | Profe sostenible · 11:49
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Robotics is a field that combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computing or programming to make robots work.
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A robot is a programmable machine that can interact with its environment and change its response based on the conditions.
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The two main types of robots are software robots, which use computer programs, and hardware robots, which have physical components.
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Practice
4 questions
Define robotics in your own words, based on the video's explanation.
Explain the key difference between a robot and an automaton, using an example not provided in the video.
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Exit ticket
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“Define what a robot is, according to the video. Do not include the types of robots. Also, list the six simple machines.”
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