Module 7

How Robots Work

Discover the amazing world of robotics. Learn about touch, light, and distance sensors, controllers (microcontrollers acting as robot brains), motors that drive movement, automation logic, decision-making trees, and industrial robotics workflows.

Module Overview

Learning Outcomes:

Identify the core components of a robot (Sensors, Controllers, Actuators, Chassis)
Understand how sensors receive inputs and convert them to voltage signals
Learn robot decision-making logic using if-then-else conditions
Understand how motors drive wheels and steer robot systems
Learn automation workflows, sensors, and conveyor belt automation loops
Build program routines to navigate obstacles and solve virtual missions

Chapters

14 interactive chapters designed for Class 5–7 exploration.

01 What Is a Robot? Diagram

02 Types of Robots Diagram

03 Robot Components Diagram

04 Introduction to Sensors Diagram

05 Touch Sensors Diagram

06 Light Sensors Diagram

07 Distance Sensors Diagram

08 Robot Controllers Diagram

09 Robot Logic Diagram

10 Motors and Movement Diagram

11 Automation Basics Diagram

12 Robot Decision Making Diagram

13 Real World Robotics Diagram

14 Design Your Own Robot Diagram

Start Chapter 1: What Is a Robot?

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