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Produce an automated
solution for an identified
need
C1
Coding and connecting
an automated solution
C2
Testing an automated
solution
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Learning aim A: Investigate the use of automation and robotics
A1 Robotics and automation fundamentals
The fundamental concepts of robotics and automation and their use in automating
processes in the real world.
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The fundamental concept that a robot consists of different components that
can be combined to form a complete system including:
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mechanical components
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sensory components
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data components
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control systems.
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How sensors, data, algorithms and devices work together in robotics and
automation including:
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sources of data (e.g. Internet of Things (IoT), sensors, large data sets,
AI systems)
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types of sensors (e.g. light, sound, temperature, moisture)
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how data is generated from sensors and how this can be measured and
visualised
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how data sources provide the parameters for an algorithm
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how all components interact in order to control movement and execute tasks.
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Differences between physical robots and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
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How and why levels of automation vary (e.g. semi-autonomous,
fully-autonomous).
A2 Uses and applications of robotics and automation
How robotics, automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are used in different industries
and contexts.
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Use in industry including:
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farming and agriculture (e.g. environmental control, harvesting)
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health (e.g. surgical assistance, prosthetics, training, rehabilitation support,
service robots)
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logistics (e.g. picking, order fulfilment, drone delivery)
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manufacturing (e.g. assembly, welding, painting)
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police and military (e.g. surveillance drones, bomb disposal).
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Use in society including:
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transportation (e.g. driverless trains, parking aids, self-driving cars)
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smart cities (e.g. air quality monitoring, lights, waste management,
traffic management)
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smart homes (e.g. heating, lighting, security, entertainment).
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The wider considerations for individuals and organisations in relation to the
adoption and use of robotics and automated systems including:
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benefits of robotics and automation
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drawbacks of robotics and automation
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ethical considerations (e.g. data security, privacy, job loss, AI bias, inequality)
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when it is appropriate to deploy these systems and when it is not
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type of system to deploy (e.g. physical robot, automated process,
semi-autonomous, fully-autonomous).
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