Lesson 3 Robot Systems

Robots are so complex, what methods can we use to help us understand how robots are constructed and controlled? How do robots compare to human anatomy?

Objectives/Outcomes:

By the time you complete this lesson you should be able to:

o    Understand the eleven systems that make up a robot

o    Be able to identify the eleven robot systems compared to the human anatomy

o    Be able to identify components that are a part of the robot systems

o    Know the definition of biomemetics and why it is used in robotics.

o    Understand how systems concepts are used in engineering and technology

o    Know the definition of systems integration and systems analysis

   

Instructions:

View the following resources by clicking on the underlined link.  The worksheet contains questions to answer after viewing the video.  Follow the instructions and guidelines provided by your instructor and give the filled-out worksheet to your instructor at the completion of this lesson.

Resource

Name and Link to Resource

Est. Time

Video

Robot Systems Video (MPG) Video for Mac

20 min

Video Outline

Robot Systems Outline (Doc)

 

Worksheet

Robot Systems Worksheet (Doc)

 

Additional Resources