Intro to Robotics

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A robot is reprogrammable.

• True

• False

• Sometimes.

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What is the definition of Robotics?

• The study of simple machines.

• The study of the future.

• The study of robots.

• The study of how technology works.

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Robotics connects to which area of STEM?

• Science

• Technology

• Engineering

• Math

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Robotics offers a chance to experience ________ based learning.

• problem

• experience

• project

• technology

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Which statements are examples of science in robotics? Select all that apply.

• Transfer of energy to the machine.

• Data logging

• programming a model

• Simple machine mechanisms

• Understanding friction

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Which statement is NOT an example of science in robotics?

• Transmission of energy

• use of levers, gears, and pulleys

• understanding movement of the model

• Coding the robots mechanical systems

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Which statements are examples of technology in robotics? Select all that apply.

• Develop code to robotics

• Predict and analyze data

• programming a model

• Simple machine mechanisms

• Understanding friction

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Which statements are examples of engineering in robotics? Select all that apply.

• Adding sensors to provide feedback

• Building, programming, and testing the model

• Make changes to mechanical systems

• Following the engineering design process

• Brainstorming alternative solutions.

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Which statements are examples of mathematics in robotics? Select all that apply.

• Estimating and measuring distance

• Find angles

• Understand the concept of ratios

• Transmission of motion

• simple machine mechanisms

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According the the three laws of robotics, a robot may NOT

• protect it's own existence

• obey orders given by human beings

• follow higher order laws

• injure humanity

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What are the main parts of industrial robots?

• Sensors

• Robot Brain

• Effectors

• Actuator

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Mobile robots usually complete what type of tasks?

• continuous simple mechanisms

• data analysis

• programming

• searching

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Which type of tasks are usually completed by industrial robots?

• complex tasks requiring movement

• dull repeating simple tasks

• a combination of simple tasks

• complex thinking and logical problem solving

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What is the difference between autonomous robots and industrial robots?

• Industrial robots are unable to make choices pertaining to their performance.

• Industrial robots are unable to move.

• Industrial robots are self supporting. Autonomous robots are not.

• Autonomous robots complete dull simple tasks repeatedly.

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How are virtual robots different from the other types of robots?

• They run programs

• They can complete a wide range of tasks.

• They can perform repeated tasks.

• They don't physically exist in real life.

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What are the advantages of robot automation? Select all that apply.

• Cost effectiveness

• eliminating risk

• increased productivity

• work in hazardous environments

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What are the disadvantages of robot automation? Select all that apply

• Potential job losses

• Investment Costs

• Hiring skilled staff

• Quality Assurance