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Robotics Component Scavenger Hunt Goal
Find and document a unique robotics component that hasn’t been posted by another classmate.
Steps:

1. Research various robotics components online

2. Choose one component that hasn’t been posted yet

3. Create a post with:

The component name as the subject

A description of what the component does in the body

An image of the component as an attachment

Complete all required fields about your component

Important Notes:

Check existing posts first to avoid duplicates

Be specific about your component’s function and applications

If you can’t find an image online, you can use the AI image generator

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A LIDAR sensor helps robots see by using lasers to measure distances. It tells the robot where objects are so it can move safely and avoid obstacles. Robots, drones, and self-driving cars use LIDAR to explore and navigate.

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A LIDAR sensor helps robots see by using lasers to measure distances. It tells the robot where objects are so it can move safely and avoid obstacles. Robots, drones, and self-driving cars use LIDAR to explore and navigate.

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Description:

This sensor acts as a robot's sense of touch, simultaneously measuring all forces and twists (push/pull/torque) applied to it. It provides critical feedback for delicate tasks.

Key Applications:

· Precise assembly (e.g., inserting parts)

· Automated polishing with consistent pressure

· Enabling safe collaboration with humans

· Providing feedback in surgical robotics

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The sensor are the eyes for the robot they measure their position and speed and temperature it makes the robot adapt to the new conditions and complete their task

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Servo motor – precise angle control.

Gripper end effector – lets robots pick up objects.

Linear actuator – moves parts in straight lines.

Slip ring – transfers power/signals while rotating.

Force-torque sensor – measures pressure and weight

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Specialized Actuators: Pneumatic cylinders, shape memory alloy actuators, or piezoelectric actuators.

*   Advanced Sensors: LiDAR, time-of-flight sensors, or force/torque sensors.

*   Communication Modules: Wireless communication protocols like Zigbee, LoRaWAN, or Bluetooth modules specifically designed for robotics.

*   Power Management: Battery management systems (BMS) or DC-DC converters optimized for robotics applications.

*   End Effectors: Grippers with unique designs or specialized tools for specific tasks.

*   Control Boards: Microcontrollers or single-board computers designed for robotics, like the Raspberry Pi or Arduino.

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2. Sensors

3. Actuators

4. Motors

5. Motor drivers

6. Power supply

7. Battery management

8. Chassis

9. Wheels/tracks/legs

10. Joints

11. End effectors

12. Gears

13. Encoders

14. Communication modules

15. PCBs

16. Cooling systems

17. Control software

18. AI modules

19. HMI (Human-Machine Interface)

20. Safety systems

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Wires, resistors, fuse, motherboard, switch, fan, generator, backup generator, data card, batteries

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Wires, resistors, fuse, motherboard, switch, fan, generator, backup generator, data card, batteries

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Batteries provide the power, while a switch controls whether the power is on or off. Resistors limit the electrical current to protect components, and a fuse acts as a safety device, breaking the circuit if there is too much current. The motherboard is the central control board, acting as the robot's brain and connecting all the major components. A data card stores information like the operating system and sensor data. a fan cools the electronics. For larger or critical systems, a generator can provide power, and a backup generator makes sure the robot keeps running even if the main power source fails.

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a mechanical or robotic device designed to grasp, hold, manipulate, or transport objects.

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grasp, hold, manipulate, or transport objects.grasp, hold, manipulate, or transport objects.

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food production lines, or for dealing with small, fragile items.

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Servo motor – precise angle control.

Gripper end effector – lets robots pick up objects.

Linear actuator – moves parts in straight lines.

Slip ring – transfers power/signals while rotating.

Force-torque sensor – measures pressure and weight

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* Wires: Essential for connecting everything. You could focus on specialized types like high-flexibility wires for moving joints or shielded wires for noise-sensitive applications.

* Resistors: Used to control current flow. You could look at specialized resistors like current-sensing resistors or high-precision resistors used in sensitive circuits.

* Fuse: Protects circuits from overcurrent. Look into different types like fast-blow fuses for sensitive electronics or resettable fuses (PTCs).

* Motherboard: The central circuit board. In robotics, this could be a specialized embedded system board like a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino.

* Switch: Controls the flow of electricity. Consider different types like limit switches for detecting position or emergency stop switches for safety.

* Fan: Used for cooling. Look into specialized fans like high-speed fans for demanding applications or low-noise fans for quiet robots.

* Generator: Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. You could focus on micro-generators for energy harvesting.

* Backup Generator: Provides power in case of a failure. This is more relevant for stationary robots or robotic systems in critical applications.

* Data Card: Stores data. Think about SD cards or other memory modules used for logging data or storing robot programs.

* Batteries: Provide power. Focus on different types like lithium polymer batteries, solid-state batteries, or fuel cells, and their applications in robotics.

To make your post unique, try to find a specific application of one of these components in robotics or a less common type of the component. Good luck!

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a Chassis/Base, Actuators (motors, hydraulics, pneumatics) for movement, Sensors (cameras, LiDARS, tactile sensors) for environmental perception, a Controller (brain) to process data and issue commands, a Power Supply, and End Effectors or tools to interact with their surroundings

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a Chassis/Base, Actuators (motors, hydraulics, pneumatics) for movement, Sensors (cameras, LiDARS, tactile sensors) for environmental perception, a Controller (brain) to process data and issue commands, a Power Supply, and End Effectors or tools to interact with their surroundings

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Are the main energy source to keep the robot running

Switch

Used to stop and continue electrical current.

Motherboard

The main control centre and acts like the robot’s brain

Fan

Cools the robots components so they won’t overheat

Resistor

controls electrical currents so they won’t damage the robot's parts

Fuse

breaks the circuit if a fault in an appliance causes too much current to flow

Generator

also acts as a main power supply to the robot

Backup Generator

Helps the system to get back up and running in case the generator has any issue

Data card

Stores data that’s collected