What is Robotics?

Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science that involves the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. Robots are programmable machines capable of carrying out complex actions autonomously or semi-autonomously. Robotics combines elements of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence to enable intelligent automation, machine perception, and autonomous decision-making.
Modern robots are deployed in various sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, defense, and space exploration, where precision, efficiency, and safety are crucial.

How It Works?

A robotics system functions through the integration of mechanical, electrical, and computational components, orchestrated to execute specific tasks:

• Sensors: Devices like LIDAR, ultrasonic, IR, IMU, and camera modules capture data about the environment.
• Controllers: Microcontrollers or SBCs such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or Jetson Nano process sensor data and make decisions.
• Actuators: Motors, servos, and pneumatics convert electrical signals into physical movement.
• Software Layer: Includes algorithms for navigation, path planning, SLAM, and task scheduling.
• Communication Interface: Supports wireless/wired communication via protocols such as MQTT, Wi-Fi, or Zigbee.