Robotics Technology

History and Impact of Robotics

Unit 3

Introduction to Robotic Hardware

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A/B Day: 10 Weeks Semester: 5 Weeks

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Standards Strand3: Students will be introduced to the hardware used to create Robots and other Mechatronics systems. Standard 1 : Students will be introduced to the basic electronics and control systems used to create robots and other mechatronic systems. For Example: ● Input ● Outputs ● Processors ● Electronic components Standard2 : Students will be introduced to the mechanical components available in robots and other mechatronic systems. For Example: ● Structural components

● Hydraulic systems ● Pneumatic systems

End of Unit Competency ● I can identify and explain the function of basic input devices used in robotics and mechatronics systems.

● I can identify various output devices and their applications in robotic systems.

● I can explain processors' roles and basic functions in robotic control systems.

● I can identify and explain the purpose of common electronic components used in robotics. ● I can identify and explain the use of different structural components in building robots and mechatronic systems.

● I can explain the basic principles and applications of hydraulic systems in robotics.

● I can explain the fundamentals of pneumatic systems and their use in mechatronics.