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Robotics Basic Vocabulary

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BotballBotball is an educational robotics program that focuses on engaging middle and high school aged students in team-oriented robotics competitions.
BattleBotBattleBot is robotic combat.
RobotRobot is a re-programmable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools or specified devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.
CircuitCircuit creates a connection between the battery and the motor
AndroidAndroid is a robot which looks (to an extent) like a human.
Robotic controllerRobotic controller is the device or system that contributes to the movement of robots such as manual control or wireless control
SensorSensor is a device which is used to measure a quantity of something such as the distance, light, movement, etc.
MotorMotor is a power mechanism used to produce motion
Servo motorsServo motors are generally used to power an arm or attachment on the robot.
Electric DC motorsElectric DC motors are generally used for powering wheels.
Touch sensorA touch sensor detects when the sensor is hit.
Light sensorA light sensor detects light.
Color cameraThe camera is used to keep track of moving objects or move to objects.
IR break beam sensorThis sensor uses a beam passing between an emitter and receiver to test for small obstructions.
Infrared emitter/receivers and Sonar sensorsThese sensors are used to tell the distance between the robot and an object.
Programming languageProgramming language is a formal language comprising a set of instructions for a computer to do various kinds of actions such as move forward, reverse direction, move arm left, move arm right, etc.


Grade 6 ELA teacher
Winterville Charter Academy
Winterville, NC

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