Senior Secondary · 11-12 · Robotics
What do we call a device that senses its environment and takes actions to achieve a goal, often programmed to perform tasks automatically?
A robot
What component allows a robot to detect information about its environment, like light, distance, or temperature?
A sensor
What component allows a robot to move or perform physical actions, like a motor turning a wheel or arm?
An actuator
What do we call the 'brain' of a robot that processes sensor input and controls its actions?
The controller (microcontroller/processor)
Name a common beginner microcontroller platform used in robotics education.
Arduino (or micro:bit, Raspberry Pi)
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