Following are videos that provide basic descriptions of key science, technology, engineering and mathematics as it pertains to robots:
- How direct current (DC) motors work? (YouTube video)
- How does Perseverance, the Mars Rover, work? (YouTube video)
- What are the internal parts of a computer? (YouTube video)
- An introduction to the Arduino microcontroller? (YouTube video)
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More Advanced Videos
Additional videos with more advanced information and material for more background knowledge:
- The All-New Arduino IDE 2.0: Introduction and Test (YouTube video) (includes historical summary of Arduino development)
- Raspberry Pi – Overview and Getting Started (YouTube video) (includes description of the different models)
- Raspberry Pi 4 Getting Started (YouTube video) (Uses a CanaKit to create a standalone computer system based on the Raspberry PI OS, a Linux variant )
- Introduction – Sensors Used in Robots (both assumes some engineering knowledge, but provide real-world examples)
- Sensors Explained – What is a Sensor – Different Types (YouTube video)
- Sensors in Robotics – Part 1 of 2 (YouTube video)
- Adafruit Sensors, Camera Products … (Select a product and play the video to see how an individual sensor works or can be used)