This document provides an overview of robotics including its history, components, examples of robotic uses, advantages and disadvantages. It discusses how robotics foundations are based on kinematics, dynamics, control and other areas. The history of robotics dates back to ancient Greek myths and early automatons in ancient Egypt and Babylon. The core components of a robot include a power source, structure, actuators like motors, driving mechanisms, and sensors. Robots are widely used in industries and can increase productivity, quality and safety while reducing costs. However, high initial costs, technical challenges and reduced human jobs are disadvantages of robotics.