Robotics and Automation- PLTW

What is a robot?

• Something only in movies

• Device used to torment my teacher

• A mechanical device that can be programmed to carry out instructions and perform complicated tasks

Devices that are controlled with minimal human intervention are called what?

• automated system

• smart phone

• microwave

Which of these are inputs? Check off all that apply.

• keyboard

• mouse

• screen

• color sensor

Which of these are outputs? Check off all that apply.

• motors

• mouse

• screen

• color sensor

Program means...

• a show I watch on TV

• hypnotize my friend

• sequence of instructions

What is the name of this VEX part?

• motor

• controller

• brain

• sensor

What is the name of this part?

• motor

• controller

• brain

• sensor

What is the name of this part?

• motor

• controller

• brain

• color sensor

What is the name of this part?

• motor

• touch LED sensor

• brain

• controller

Would you ride in a self-driving car?

• Yes

• No