Robotics Group 1 Words

4. Gear: conically shaped gear which transmits power between shafts that have intersecting axes of motion.
8. coordinates all aspects of the robot.
11. the computer that filters the information collected from the sensors and responds by making decisions using logic.
12. the flow of an electric charge through a medium.
13. the locating and repairing of mistakes in a computer program.

1. a set of working drawings used in engineering that depict complete details of all components.
2. all the wheels move in the same direction.
3. the ability of a joint to move quickly without it being uncontrollable through the software.
5. restrictions on the parts of an assembly to control each part’s freedom of motion.
6. the communication between software, hardware, and or a user.
7. the adjustment of the weight applied to a motor, which will allow for the motor to function within acceptable parameters.
9. allows the robot to perform desired tasks without human guidance.
10. the process of producing something new or different.
11. a sharp, curved protrusion at the end of a structure that is used for grasping.
13. an electric motor that runs on direct current (DC) electricity.