Robot architecture: sense, plan, act
22 min · BeginnerUnderstand the concept
Robots combine sensors, computation, actuators and mechanical structure. The controller closes the loop between a desired state and measurements. Hardware and software interfaces determine fault behavior.
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Your exercise
Draw a block diagram of a robot that moves to a target without colliding. Annotate each sensor and actuator.
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Knowledge check
Which component executes physical movement?
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