Basics
The combination of mechanics, electronics, and computing used to control machines automatically
Mechatronics
This field of study involves designing, building, and programming robots to perform tasks.
Robotics
The use of machines to do work without human help.
Automation
This 1984 movie features a humanoid robot sent back in time to change the future.
The Terminator
This device converts electrical energy into mechanical motion, commonly found in robots and machines
Motor
These are the joints that allow a robot to move its arms or legs.
Actuators
The biggest reason companies use automation.
to save time and work faster
This 1999 movie explores a virtual world controlled by intelligent machines.
The Matrix
This component is responsible for processing signals and making decisions in an embedded system.
Microcontroller
This is the "brain" of a robot that controls how it moves.
Controller
These sensors detect if something is close by without touching it.
Proximity sensors
In this 2008 movie, a small waste-collecting robot embarks on a space journey that will decide the fate of mankind.
WALL-E
This type of system combines mechanical components with electrical circuits to create automated responses.
Control system
This type of robot is commonly used in manufacturing to perform repetitive tasks with high precision.
Industrial robot
This system uses feedback to automatically adjust and stay at the right setting
Automatic control system
This 2015 movie shows a young robotics prodigy and his inflatable robot battling a masked villain.
Big Hero 6
This type of sensor is used to detect the position, speed, or acceleration of an object.
Encoder
This sensor helps robots navigate by detecting the distance between objects.
Ultrasonic sensor
This type of system automatically adjusts based on feedback to maintain a desired setpoint.
Closed-loop control system
In this 1977 movie, a pair of droids—one of them known for his beeps and whistles—help save the galaxy.
Star Wars: A New Hope