Robotics · Introduction to Robotics
What is a Robot?
Distinguish robots from ordinary machines through sensing, decision-making, and action.
2 min micro-lessonLesson focus
What is a Robot?Explain the role and meaning of “a Robot” and connect it to a familiar technology scenario.
Video resources will be added as each NEST lesson is published.Learning objective
What you will understand
Explain the role and meaning of “a Robot” and connect it to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- Automation
- Programmable behaviour
- Environment interaction
Try it
Classify familiar machines as robots or non-robots and explain why.
Quick recap
Distinguish robots from ordinary machines through sensing, decision-making, and action.