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WHS Purgold Robotic's Glossary
| Animation | A simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures, or frames. Cartoons on television is one example of animation. Animation on computers is one of the chief ingredients of multimedia presentations. There are many software applications that enable you to create animations that you can display on a computer monitor. |
| Chassis | The part of a motor vehicle that includes the engine, the frame suspension system, wheels, steering mechanism etc. but no the body. |
| Mechanical | Using mechanisms, tools or devices |
| Pneumatics | Engineering science pertaining to gaseous pressure and flow |
| Programming | The process of creating steps for a computer to perform a desired task |
| Robot | A device that responds to sensory input. A program that runs automatically without human intervention. Typically, a robot is endowed with some artificial intelligence so that it can react to different situations it may encounter. |
| Software | A computer program, which provides the instructions which enable to the computer hardware to work |
| Wiring | The work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device |
| Web Design | The design and development of a Web site |