Albert Einstein theoretically proposed the existence of gravitational waves in the year 1915.

Medical virtual reality is effectively used to stop the brain from processing pain and cure soreness.

They are thin strands of wire made of shape memory alloys. They can contract by 5% when electric current is passed through them.

Parrot fish's source of bite → mimic → Ultra durable synthetic material.
Lotus leaf surface → SEM → Self Cleaning Process
The scales on the wings of a morpho butterfly → mimic → Interaction of colours.
Peacock feathers → mimic → Glowing in different colours.

Size of the particle is between
1-100 nm - Nano.
Size of the particle is greater
than-100 nm - Bulk.

The particle of solid is of size less than 100 nm, it is said to be a nano solid. Ex. ZnO.

Industrial robots are used for welding, cutting, robotic water jet cutting, robotic laser cutting, lifting, sorting, bending, manufacturing, assembling, packing, transport, handling hazardous materials like nuclear waste, weaponry, laboratory research, mass production of consumer and industrial goods.

Cosmology is the branch that involves the origin and evolution of the universe. It deals with formation of stars, galaxy etc.

(I) In 1954, George Devol invented the first digitally operated programmable robot called Unimate. George Devol and Joseph Engelberger, the father of the modern robotics industry formed the world's first robot company in 1956.
(ii) In 1961, Unimate, was operated in a General Motors automobile factory for moving car parts around in New Jersey.

Manipulation of colours by adjusting the size of nano particles with which the materials are made.

Nanotechnology is a technology involving the design, production, characterization, and applications of nano structured materials.

Black holes are end stage of stars whose mass ranges from 20 times to 1 million times the mass of the sun. Because of their dense mass, they have very strong gravitational force such that no particle or even light can escape from it. Therefore they are not visible to human eye. Every galaxy has black hole at its center. 

Advantages of Robotics:
(i) Robots are more precise and error free in performing the task.
(ii) Robots never get tired like humans. It can work for 24 x 7. Hence absenteeism in work place can be reduced.
Disadvantages of Robotics:
(i) Unemployment problem will increase.
(ii) Robots can perform defined tasks and cannot handle unexpected situations.

(i) The scales on the wings of a morpho butterfly.
(ii) Peacock feathers.

(i) If the particle of a solid is of size less than 100 nm, it is said to be a nano solid, if the particle size exceeds 100 nm, it is a bulk solid.
(ii) Both have same chemical properties. But their mechanical, electrical, optical, magnetic properties differ.

Advantages of robotics:
(i) The robots are much cheaper than humans.
(ii) Robots never get tired like humans. It can work for 24 x 7. Hence absenteeism in work place can be reduced.
(iii) Robots are more precise and error free in performing the task.
(iv) Stronger and faster than humans.
(v) Robots can work in extreme environmental conditions: extreme hot or cold, space or underwater. In dangerous situations like bomb detection and bomb deactivation.
(vi) In warfare, robots can save human lives.
(vii) Robots are significantly used in handling materials in chemical industries especially in nuclear plants which can lead to health hazards in humans.
Disadvantages of Robotics:
(i) Robots have no sense of emotions or conscience.
(ii) They lack empathy and hence create an emotionless workplace.
(iii) If ultimately robots would do all the work, and the humans will just sit and monitor them, health hazards will increase rapidly.
(iv) Unemployment problem will increase.
(v) Robots can perform defined tasks and cannot handle unexpected situations.
(vi) The robots are well programmed to do a job and if a small thing goes wrong it ends up in a big loss to the company.
(vii) If a robot malfunctions, it takes time to identify the problem, rectify it, and even reprogram if necessary. This process requires signi cant time.
(viii) Humans cannot be replaced by robots in decision making.
(ix) Till the robot reaches the level of human intelligence, the humans in work place will exit.

Possible harmful effects of nanoparticles:
(i) They may easily get absorbed onto the surface of living organisms as dimensions of the nano particles are the same as that of biological molecules such as proteins.
(ii) They readily enter the tissues and fluids of the body and distort their functions
(iii) Nano particles can also cross cell membranes so that, interaction with living systems is affected
(iv)  It is also possible for the inhaled nanoparticles to reach the blood, to reach other sites such as the liver, heart or blood cells.

Materials made up of particles sizes of 1-100 made up nm differ in their properties from the materials made up of bulk particles. Thus, nano materials find wide range of applications
Automotive industry :
(i) Lightweight construction
(ii) Painting (fillers, base coat, clear coat)
(iii) Catalysts
(iv) Tires (fillers)
(v) Sensors
(vi) Coatings for wind-screen and car bodies.
Chemical industry :
(i) Fillers for paint systems
(ii) Coating systems based on nanocomposites
(iii) Impregnation of papers
(iv) Switchable adhesives
(v) Magnetic fluids
Engineering :
(i) Wear protection for tools and machines (anti blocking coatings, scratch resistant coatings on plastic parts etc.)
(ii) Lubricant-free bearings.
Electronic industry :
(i) Data memory
(ii) Displays
(iii) Laser diodes
(iv ) Glass fibres
(v) Optical switches
(vi) Filters (lR-blocking)
(vii) Conductive, antistatic coatings.
Construction :
(i) Construction materials
(ii) Thermal insulation
(iii) Flame retardants
(iv) Surface-functionalised building materials for wood, floors, stone, facades, tiles, roof tiles, etc.
(v) Facade coating
(v) Groove mortar.
Medicine :
(i) Drug delivery systems
(ii) Active agents
(iii) Contrast medium
(iv) Medical rapid tests
(v) Prostheses and implants
(vi) Antimicrobial agents and coatings
(vii) Agents in cancer therapy.
Textile/fabrics/non-wovens :
(i) Surface-processed textiles
(ii) smart clothes.
Energy :
(i) Fuel cells
(il) Solar cells
(iii) Batteries
(iv) Capacitors.
Cosmetics :
(i) Sun protection
(ii) Lipsticks
(iii) Skin creams
(iv) Tooth paste.
Food and drinks :
(i) Package materials
(ii) Storage life sensors
(iii) Additives
(iv) Clarification of fruit juices.
Household :
(i) Ceramic coatings for irons
(ii) Orders catalyst
(iii) Cleaner for glass, ceramic, floor, windows.
Sports/Outdoor :
(i) Ski wax
(ii) Antifogging of glasses /goggles
(iii) Antifouling coating for ships /boats
(iv) Reinforced tennis rackets and balls.

(i) Gravitational waves are the disturbances in the curvature of space-time and it travels with speed of light.
(ii) Any accelerated charge emits electromagnetic wave.
(iii) Similarly any accelerated mass emits gravitational waves but these waves are very weak even for masses like earth.
(iv) The strongest source of gravitational waves are black holes. The discovery of gravitational waves made it possible to study the structure of black holes since it is the strongest source of gravitational waves.
(v) In fact, the recent discoveries of gravitational waves are emitted by two black holes when they merge to a single black hole.
(vi) In fact, Albert Einstein. theoretically proposed the existence of 'gravitational waves' in the year 1915. After 100 years, it is experimentally proved that his predictions are correct.

(i) Robotics is an integrated study of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, and science.
(ii) Robot is a mechanical device designed with electronic circuitry and programmed to perform a specific task.
(iii) These automated machines are highly Significant in this robotic era where they can take up the role of humans in certain dangerous environments that are hazardous to people like defusing bombs, finding survivors in unstable ruins, and exploring mines and shipwrecks.

(i) Face recognition.
(ii) Providing response to player's actions in computer games.
(iii) Taking decisions based on previous actions.
(iv) To regulate the traffic by analyzing the density of traffic on roads.
(v) Translate words from one language to another.

(i) Particle physics deals with the theory of fundamental particles of nature and it is one of the active research areas in physics.
(ii) Initially it was thought that atom is the fundamental entity of matter.
(iii) In 1930s and it was established that atoms are made up of electrons, protons and neutrons.

(i) Nano-robots in blood stream to perform small surgical procedures, to fight against bacteria, repairing individual cell in the body.
(ii) It can travel into the body and once after the job is performed it can find its way out. Chinese scientists have created the world's first autonomous DNA robots to combat cancer tumours.

The innovation in medical diagnosis has taken leaps and bounds due to integration of technology and basic physics. A few of such advancements are discussed below:
Virtual reality :
Medical virtual reality is effectively used to stop the brain from processing pain and cure soreness in the hospitalized patients. Virtual reality has enhanced surgeries by the use of 3D models by surgeons to plan operations. It helps in the treatment of Autism, Memory loss, and Mental illness.
Precision medicine (or) customised health care :
In this approach, individual variability in genes, environment and life style for each person are aken into account for disease treatment and prevention. Hence, it is possible to customise health care. Medical decisions, treatments, practices or products and others are tailored to the individual patient.
Health wearables :
It is a device used for tracking a wearer's vital signs or health and fitness related data, location, ete. Medical wearables with artificial intelligence and big data provide an added value to healthcare with a focus on diagnosis, treatment, patient monitoring and prevention.
Artificial organs :
An artificial organ is an engineered device or tissue that is implanted or integrated into a human. It is possible to interface it with living tissue or to replace a natural organ. It duplicates or augments a specific function or functions of human organs so that the patient may return to a normal life as soon as possible.
3D Printing :
Advanced 3D printer systems and materials assist physicians in a range of operations in the medical field from audiology, dentistry orthopedics and other applications
Wireless brain sensors :
Wireless brain sensors monitor intracranial pressure and temperature and then are absorbed by the body. Hence there is no need for surgery to remove these devices.
Robotic surgery :
Robotic surgery is robotically assisted surgery helps to overcome the limitations of pre-existing minimally-invasive surgical procedures and to enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgery.
Smart inhalers :
Inhalers are the main treatment option for asthma. Smart inhalers use bluetooth technology to detect inhaler use, remind patients when to take their medication and gather data to help guide care.

a) Human Robot :
Robots are made to resemble humans in appearance and replicate the human activities like walking, lifting, and sensing, etc.
The important part of human Robots are :
(i) Power conversion unit : Robots are powered by batteries, solar power, and hydraulics.
(ii) Actuators: It converts energy into movement. The majority of the actuators produce rotational or linear motion.
(iii) Pneumatic Air Muscles : They are devices that can contract and expand, when air is pumped inside.
(iv) Muscle wires : They are thin strands of wire made of shape memory alloys. They can contract by 5% when electric current is passed through them.
(v) Sensors: Generally used in task environments as it provides information of real-time knowledge.
(vi) Electric motors : Different types of motors are used. The most often used ones are AC motor, Brushed DC motor, Brushless DC motor, Geared DC motor etc,. They are used to actuate the parts of the robots like wheels, arms, fingers, legs, sensors, camera, weopons, systems, etc.
(vii) Robot locomotion : It provides different types of movement to the Robot. They are,
(a) Legged.
(b) Wheeled.
(c) Combination of Legged and Wheeled Locomotion.
(d) Tracked slip/skid.
(viii) Controller : lt is known as the "brain" which is run by a computer program. It gives commands for the moving parts to perform the job.
(vi) Piezo Motors and Ultrasonic Motors : It is used for industrial robots.
(x) Artificial Intelligence : The artificial intelligence is introduced into robots to bring in human like behavior in robots. Now they work on,
(a) Face recognition.
(b) Providing response to player's actions in computer games.
(c) Taking decisions based on previous actions.
(d) To regulate the traffic by analyzing the density of traffic on roads.
(e) Translate words from one language to another.
b) Industrial Robots :
There are six types of industrial robots.
(i) Cartesian.
(ii) Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA).
(iii) Cylindrical.
(iv) Delta.
(v) Polar.
(vi) Vertically articulated.
Again six-axis robots are ideal for Are Welding, Spot Welding, Material Handling and Machine Tending and other applications. They can work for 24 x 7, stronger and faster than humans. However, humans cannot be replaced by robots in decision making.

The key components in Robots are power conversion unit, actuators, controller, sensors, manipulators and necessary software. 
The following diagram clearly explains the functions of the key components.
Most Robots are composed of 3 Main parts:
i) The controller:
It is known as the 'brain' which is run by computer program. It gives commands for the moving parts to perform the job.
ii) Sensors:
It tells the robot about its surroundings. It helps to determine the sizes and shapes of the objects around, distance between the objects and directions as well.
iii) Mechanical parts:
It makes the robot to move, grab, turn and lift. It consists of motors, pistons, grippers, wheels and gears.