Intermediate · 5-7 · Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
What is a robot?
A machine that can sense its environment and perform tasks, often automatically, sometimes following a program
What is automation?
Using machines or technology to perform tasks with little or no human involvement
What component allows a robot to detect information about the world around it, like light or distance?
A sensor
What component allows a robot to move or take physical action, like a motor?
An actuator
Name one everyday example of automation you might encounter at home or school.
An automatic door, a thermostat, a dishwasher, or a robot vacuum (any reasonable answer)
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