The programmable machines that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention. They typically have sensors, actuators and a control system that enables them to interact with their environment. They are assumed to be vital devices which can be used to replace human and human activities in near future.

Based on the above statements, answer the following questions?

(a) Which programmable machines are we talking about?

(b) Name the branch or field from where these machines are designed.

(c) From which Czech word, the programmable machine derive?

(d) Name any two components of these programmable machines.

(a) Robots

(b) Robotics

(c) Robota

(d) Sensors and Actuators