Key differences between robot transmission and automatic transmission:
1. Gear shift:
* Robot: Shifts gears manually using an electronic control unit that acts as a driver.
* Automatic: Shifts gears automatically depending on speed, load and other factors.
2. Clutch:
* Robot: Has a single-plate dry clutch, which is controlled electronically.
* Automatic: Has a multi-plate wet clutch in an oil bath.
3. Gear ratios:
*Robot: Typically has 4-6 gears, just like a manual transmission.
* Automatic: Can have from 4 to 10 gears.
4. Driving Feeling:
*Robot: Provides a sportier and more mechanical driving experience, similar to driving a manual transmission car.
* Automatic: Provides a smoother and more comfortable driving experience.
5. Fuel economy:
*Robot: Can be more economical in slow city driving as it does not require clutch slipping.
* Automatic: Typically more fuel efficient for highway driving because it has more gears.
6. Reliability:
*Robot: May be less reliable than an automatic transmission, especially if not properly maintained or operated.
* Automatic: Typically more reliable and requires less maintenance.
7. Cost:
*Robot: Typically cheaper than automatic transmission.
* Automatic: May be more expensive due to more complex design.
Additional identification tips:
* Selector: Robotic gearboxes usually have a gear selector similar to a manual gearbox (P, R, N, D, S). Automatic transmissions most often have a more traditional selector with positions P, R, N, D.
* Paddle Shifters: Robotic transmissions may have paddle shifters behind the steering wheel for manual gear shifting.
* Shift Delay: Robotic transmissions may have a slight delay when shifting gears, especially at low speeds.