iGCSE Computer Science
  • Introduction
  • Past Papers
    • Set of 2019
    • Set of 2021
  • Pre-Exam Notes
    • Paper 1
    • Paper 2
  • Data Representation
    • 1.1 Number Systems
    • 1.2 Text, Sound & Images
    • 1.3 Data Storage & File Compression
  • Data Transmission
    • 2.1 Types & Methods of Data Transmission
    • 2.2 Methods of Error Detection
    • 2.3 Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption
  • Hardware
    • 3.1 Computer Architecture
    • 3.2 Input & Output Devices
    • 3.3 Data Storage
    • 3.4 Network Hardware
  • Software
    • 4.1 Types of Software & Interrupts
    • 4.2 Types of Programming Languages, Translators & IDEs
  • The Internet & Its Uses
    • 5.1 The Internet & The World Wide Web
    • 5.2 Digital Currency
    • 5.3 Cyber Security
  • Automated & Emerging Technologies
    • 6.1 Automated Systems
    • 6.2 Robotics
    • 6.3 Artificial Intelligence
  • Databases (P2)
    • 9.1 Databases
  • Boolean Logic (P2)
    • 10.1 Logic Gates
  • Miscellaneous (P2)
    • Flowchart Symbols
    • Standard Methods of Solution
    • Validation & Verification
    • Identifying Errors
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  1. Automated & Emerging Technologies

6.2 Robotics

Robotics

Making a robot consists of 2 steps. Designing and constructing the robot for various applications. Once a robot is built it needs to be programmed to carry out specific tasks. Some examples include, robot factory equipment and drones.

Characteristics

A robot is a machine that can be programmed to carry out a range of tasks autonomously. They have a mechanical framework which gives them a body that can interact with their surroundings. Electronic components including sensors work to receive information from their surroundings.

Roles

Robots can work in many different areas including, industry, transports, agriculture and medicine.

Advantages
Disadvantages

Increased productivity

High initial investment

Consistency & accuracy

High maintenance costs

Dangerous tasks

Lack of flexibility

Reduced labour costs

Unemployment

Exam Questions

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