1.7.2
Robotics
Robotics
Robotics
Robotics helps create machines that can perform tasks automatically or with little human intervention.
What is robotics?
What is robotics?
- Robotics is a branch of computer science and engineering.
- It involves the design, construction, and operation of robots.
- Robots are used in a wide range of fields to do jobs that are dangerous, repetitive, or difficult for humans.
- They can work automatically or be controlled by humans.
- Examples: factory robots, drones, domestic cleaning robots
Characteristics of robots
Characteristics of robots
- A mechanical structure or framework:
- The physical body of the robot, which allows movement
- Example: wheels, arms, legs
- Electrical components:
- The "brain" and "nervous system" of the robot.
- Sensors collect information from the environment
- Microprocessors process information and make decisions
- Actuators carry out physical actions
- Programmability:
- Robots follow instructions given through computer programmes on how to act and react
Roles and uses of robots
Roles and uses of robots
- Industry:
- Robotic arms are used in car manufacturing to weld parts or assemble vehicles.
- Transport:
- Self-driving vehicles and drones are used for deliveries and logistics.
- Agriculture:
- Automated harvesting and crop monitoring can increase farming efficiency.
More roles and uses of robots
More roles and uses of robots
- Medicine:
- Surgical robots assist doctors with operations and can deliver medicines in hospitals.
- Domestic settings:
- Robotic vacuum cleaners and smart lawnmowers are used to clean homes.
- Entertainment:
- Robots are used in theme parks and in the creation of special effects in films.
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Advantages of robots
Advantages of robots
- Robots can perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of precision and speed.
- This reduces human errors.
- Robots can work in dangerous environments that are unsafe for humans.
- Example: Dealing with hazardous materials; Working in extreme temperatures
- Robots can work nonstop without needing breaks or sleep, which increases productivity.
- Their consistent performance leads to more uniform and higher-quality products.
Disadvantages of robots
Disadvantages of robots
- The design, purchase, and maintenance of robots can be very expensive.
- As more businesses adopt robots, human workers may lose their jobs.
- A robot can only do what it has been programmed to do – they cannot adapt to unexpected situations.
- If a robot breaks down, it might:
- Stop important operations
- Require a costly specialist to fix it
1Computer Systems
1.1Data Representation
1.1.1Binary Numbers
1.1.2Negative Binary Numbers
1.1.3Hexadecimal
1.1.4Using Hexadecimal
1.1.5Converting Binary & Hexadecimal
1.1.6Converting Denary & Hexadecimal
1.1.7Capacity
1.1.8Calculating Capacity Requirements
1.1.9Binary in Computer Systems
1.1.10Data Compression
1.1.11Run Length Encoding
1.1.12File Formats
1.2Data Transmission
1.3Hardware
1.3.1Elements of Computer Systems
1.3.2Types of Computer System
1.3.3Von Neumann Architecture
1.3.4The Fetch, Decode, Execute Cycle
1.3.5Factors Affecting CPU Performance
1.3.6Computational Logic
1.3.7Input Devices
1.3.82D & 3D Scanners
1.3.9Code Readers
1.3.10Solid State Storage
1.3.11Magnetic Storage
1.3.12Examples of Magnetic Storage
1.3.13Optical Storage
1.3.14Examples of Optical Storage
1.3.15Types of Optical disk
1.3.16Storage Requirements
1.3.17Translation - Compilers
1.3.18Translation - Interpreters
1.3.19Translation - Assemblers
1.3.20Acoustic Sensors
1.3.21Flow Sensors
1.3.22Gas Sensors
1.3.23Humidity Sensors
1.3.24Infrared Sensors
1.3.25Level Sensors
1.3.26Light Sensors
1.3.27Magnetic Field Sensors
1.3.28Moisture Sensors
1.3.29pH Sensors
1.3.30Pressure Sensors
1.3.31Proximity Sensors
1.3.32Temperature Sensors
1.3.33Network Hardware
1.5The Internet & its Uses
1.6Cyber Security
1.6.1Forms of Attack
1.6.2Penetration Testing
1.6.3Types of Malware
1.6.4How Malware Spreads
1.6.5Protecting Against Malware
1.6.6Information Security
1.6.7Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection
1.6.8Firewalls
1.6.9Authentication: User Access Levels
1.6.10Authentication: Passwords
1.6.11Social Engineering
1.6.12Phishing
1.6.13Denial of Service Attacks
1.7Automated & Emerging Technologies
2Algorithms, Programming & Logic
2.1Algorithm Design & Problem Solving
2.1.1Computational Thinking - Abstraction
2.1.2Computational Thinking - Decomposition
2.1.3Computational Thinking - Algorithmic Thinking
2.1.4Pseudocode
2.1.5Flow Diagrams
2.1.6Interpreting, Correcting & Completing Algorithm
2.1.7Correcting Algorithms
2.1.8Completing Algorithms
2.1.9Testing
2.1.10Types of Testing
2.1.11Test Plans
2.1.12Validation & Sanitation
2.1.13Authentication & Contingencies
2.2Programming
2.2.1Programming Fundamentals - Variables & Constants
2.2.2Programming Fundamentals - Comments
2.2.3Programming Fundamentals - Input & Output
2.2.4Data Types
2.2.5Casting
2.2.6Controlling Program Flow - Sequence
2.2.7Controlling Program Flow - Selection
2.2.8Controlling Program Flow - Iteration
2.2.9Modularity - Subroutines
2.2.10Modularity - Scope
2.2.11Arrays
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1Computer Systems
1.1Data Representation
1.1.1Binary Numbers
1.1.2Negative Binary Numbers
1.1.3Hexadecimal
1.1.4Using Hexadecimal
1.1.5Converting Binary & Hexadecimal
1.1.6Converting Denary & Hexadecimal
1.1.7Capacity
1.1.8Calculating Capacity Requirements
1.1.9Binary in Computer Systems
1.1.10Data Compression
1.1.11Run Length Encoding
1.1.12File Formats
1.2Data Transmission
1.3Hardware
1.3.1Elements of Computer Systems
1.3.2Types of Computer System
1.3.3Von Neumann Architecture
1.3.4The Fetch, Decode, Execute Cycle
1.3.5Factors Affecting CPU Performance
1.3.6Computational Logic
1.3.7Input Devices
1.3.82D & 3D Scanners
1.3.9Code Readers
1.3.10Solid State Storage
1.3.11Magnetic Storage
1.3.12Examples of Magnetic Storage
1.3.13Optical Storage
1.3.14Examples of Optical Storage
1.3.15Types of Optical disk
1.3.16Storage Requirements
1.3.17Translation - Compilers
1.3.18Translation - Interpreters
1.3.19Translation - Assemblers
1.3.20Acoustic Sensors
1.3.21Flow Sensors
1.3.22Gas Sensors
1.3.23Humidity Sensors
1.3.24Infrared Sensors
1.3.25Level Sensors
1.3.26Light Sensors
1.3.27Magnetic Field Sensors
1.3.28Moisture Sensors
1.3.29pH Sensors
1.3.30Pressure Sensors
1.3.31Proximity Sensors
1.3.32Temperature Sensors
1.3.33Network Hardware
1.5The Internet & its Uses
1.6Cyber Security
1.6.1Forms of Attack
1.6.2Penetration Testing
1.6.3Types of Malware
1.6.4How Malware Spreads
1.6.5Protecting Against Malware
1.6.6Information Security
1.6.7Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection
1.6.8Firewalls
1.6.9Authentication: User Access Levels
1.6.10Authentication: Passwords
1.6.11Social Engineering
1.6.12Phishing
1.6.13Denial of Service Attacks
1.7Automated & Emerging Technologies
2Algorithms, Programming & Logic
2.1Algorithm Design & Problem Solving
2.1.1Computational Thinking - Abstraction
2.1.2Computational Thinking - Decomposition
2.1.3Computational Thinking - Algorithmic Thinking
2.1.4Pseudocode
2.1.5Flow Diagrams
2.1.6Interpreting, Correcting & Completing Algorithm
2.1.7Correcting Algorithms
2.1.8Completing Algorithms
2.1.9Testing
2.1.10Types of Testing
2.1.11Test Plans
2.1.12Validation & Sanitation
2.1.13Authentication & Contingencies
2.2Programming
2.2.1Programming Fundamentals - Variables & Constants
2.2.2Programming Fundamentals - Comments
2.2.3Programming Fundamentals - Input & Output
2.2.4Data Types
2.2.5Casting
2.2.6Controlling Program Flow - Sequence
2.2.7Controlling Program Flow - Selection
2.2.8Controlling Program Flow - Iteration
2.2.9Modularity - Subroutines
2.2.10Modularity - Scope
2.2.11Arrays
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