Semester Exam I Robotics (Real)

What is a common definition of the term robot

• A machine or device that automatically performs tasks or activities that are typically completed by a person using skill and intelligence.

• A reprogrammable, multifunctional, manipulator designed to move mater, parts, tools, or specialized devices through various programmed motions.

• A machine that is like a human and can be reprogrammable and can perform new tasks. It is designed to move devices.

• A device and manipulator designed to move heavy machinery parts and tools. Contains various programs

What is an Automation?

• A device and manipulator designed to move heavy machinery parts and tools. Contains various programs

• An object made by a person that moves automatically

• A reprogrammable, multifunctional, manipulator designed to move mater, parts, tools, or specialized devices through various programmed motions

• A machine that is like a human and can be reprogrammable and can perform new tasks. It is designed to move devices.

In what year was the first industrial robot patented?

• 1951

• 1969

• 1960

• 1954

What are four companies that were involved in early robot development for commercial use?

• Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and Microsoft

• Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and IBM

• Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and Cincinnati Milacron

• Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and Apple

What does anthropomorphic mean?

• An object made by a person that moves with a controller

• An object that is humanlike in form or has human attributes

• An object made by a person that moves automatically

• An object made by a person that looks like a machine

What is the definition of the term robot that was published by the Robot Institute of America?

• A device and manipulator designed to move heavy machinery parts and tools. Contains various programs

• A machine that is like a human and can be reprogrammable and can perform new tasks. It is designed to move devices.

• A machine or device that automatically performs tasks or activities that are typically completed by a person using skill and intelligence.

• A reprogrammable, multifunctional, manipulator designed to move mater, parts, tools, or specialized devices through various programmed motions.

What is Hard Automation?

• Refers to machinery that has been designed and built to perform particular tasks within an assembly line

• A device and manipulator designed to move heavy machinery parts and tools. Contains various programs

• Refers to machinery that is capable of performing a variety of tasks

• A machine that is like a human and can be reprogrammable and can perform new tasks. It is designed to move devices.

What is Flexible Automation?

• Refers to machinery that is capable of performing a variety of tasks

• A machine that is like a human and can be reprogrammable and can perform new tasks. It is designed to move devices.

• A device and manipulator designed to move heavy machinery parts and tools. Contains various programs

• Refers to machinery that has been designed and built to perform particular tasks within an assembly line

What are some negative aspects of having robots as part of the workforce?

• Robots can perform work less expensively for some jobs

• Robots are more productive

• Robots do jobs that are unpleasant or dangerous for people

• Workers and members of labor could be replaced by robots

What are some positive aspects of having robots as part of the workforce?

• Workers think robots may displace human workers

• Robots are more productive at some tasks than humans

• Robots perform jobs that were done by humans

• Workers and members of labor unions see robots as a threat