Chapter 2: Introduction to Robotics and Automation: Basic Robot Components (Links, Joints, Actuators, Sensors)
CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION Basic Robot Components (Links, Joints, Actuators, Sensors) Abstract: In robotics, the basic components of a robot include links (rigid body segments), joints (connection points allowing movement between links), actuators (devices that generate motion), and sensors (devices that gather information about the environment) , all working together to enable a robot to perform actions based on its surroundings. Explanation: Links: These are the rigid structural components of a robot, like the arm segments in a robotic manipulator, which connect at joints and provide the physical framework for movement. Joints: Joints are the connection points between links, allowing relative motion between them, such as rotational joints (like a shoulder) or linear joints (like a sliding mechanism). Actuators: These are the "muscles" of a robot, converting electrical signals into physical motion to drive the j...