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ROBOT AUTONOMY The autonomy level of a robot varies greatly. Some robots can make decisions and perform actions without human direction. They are called autonomous robots . Others, known as semi-autonomous robots , are partially controlled by human operators. Many robots rely on both autonomous behavior and instructions conveyed by human-directed remote control.

STATIONARY ROBOTS A stationary robot is one that is installed in a fixed position but it can move its arm or arms up, down, or sideways to perform various functions. End effectors—robot grippers, paint sprayers, welding torches, and other accessory devices or tools—are attached to or built into the end of the robot’s arm or arms so that it can complete various tasks. You can think of end effectors as droid versions of human hands. Stationary robots are often

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