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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...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Robotics and Automation Abstract: Robotics is a field of engineering that involves designing, building, and using robots.   Automation is a broader concept that uses technology to perform tasks without human intervention .   Robotics definition: Robotics combines mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science.   Robots are programmable machines that can perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously.   Robots can be used for many purposes, including manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and entertainment.   Automation definition: Automation uses technology to perform tasks automatically, without direct human intervention.   Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology that uses artificial intelligence, screen scraping, and workflow automation.   History of robotics: The word "robot" comes from the Czech word robota, which means "forced labor".   The first industrial robot was developed in...