Glossary of robotics
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Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, structural disposition, manufacture and application of robots. Robotics is related to the sciences of electronics, engineering, mechanics, and software.
The following is a list of common definitions related to the Robotics field.
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Actuator: a motor that translates control signals into mechanical movement. The control signals are usually electrical but may, more rarely, be pneumatic or hydraulic. The power supply may likewise be any of these. It is common for electrical control to be used to modulate a high-power pneumatic or hydraulic motor.
Aerobot: a robot capable of independent flight on other planets. A type of aerial robot.
Arduino: The current platform of choice for small-scale robotic experimentation and physical computing.
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