Robotics Quiz

Which of the following is the first known example of a robot?

• Leonardo da Vinci's automaton

• The Jacquard loom

• The Unimate

• The ASIMO

Who is considered the father of robotics?

• Isaac Asimov

• George Devol

• Joseph Engelberger

• Alan Turing

Which of the following is a type of robot that is controlled by a human operator?

• Autonomous robot

• Teleoperated robot

• Programmed robot

• All of the above

Which of the following is a type of robot that is designed to work in hazardous environments?

• Industrial robot

• Service robot

• Medical robot

• Military robot

What is the current market size for robotics?

• $100 billion

• $500 billion

• $1 trillion

• $5 trillion

What is one of the key challenges facing the robotics industry?

• Developing robots that are affordable

• Developing robots that are safe

• Developing robots that are easy to use

• All of the above

What is the difference between a manipulator and an effector?

• A manipulator is a device that moves the robot, while an effector is a device that interacts with the environment.

• A manipulator is a device that controls the robot, while an effector is a device that provides feedback to the robot.

• A manipulator is a device that powers the robot, while an effector is a device that controls the robot's speed.

• None of the above

Which of the following is a component of a robot that is used to control its movement?

• Actuator

• Sensor

• Controller

• All of the above

What is the difference between a closed-loop control system and an open-loop control system?

• A closed-loop control system uses feedback from the environment to control the robot's behavior, while an open-loop control system does not.

• A closed-loop control system is more accurate than an open-loop control system.

• A closed-loop control system is more complex than an open-loop control system.

• All of the above

What is one of the main social concerns surrounding the development of robots?

• Robots will take away jobs from humans.

• Robots will become too intelligent and pose a threat to humanity.

• Robots will be used for unethical purposes, such as warfare.

• All of the above