Explore design elements and how they relate to the purpose of a robot in this 14-minute episode. The goal of this video series is to teach the basics of Robotics: the what, why, and how—with examples—and to provide take-home problems to solve.

This is a quick introduction video for basic robotics that covers the different design elements: locomotion, end-effectors, and the appearance of a typical robot. It discusses the pros and cons of different options and why a particular combination may help the robot to perform its assigned task better or faster.