Y9 Robots and Robotics

Which of the following are advantages of using robots? (choose 2)

• They don’t get tired

• They don’t need to be paid

• They don't need electricity

• They can adapt to change

Which of the following are advantages of using humans? (choose 2)

• They don’t get tired

• They don’t need to be paid

• They don't need electricity

• They can adapt to change

Is a sensor an input or an output device?

• Input

• Output

• both an input and output device

A robot can only do what it is programmed to do.

• True

• False

Which sensor tells the robot when it is close to something

• Proximity sensor

• Pressure sensor

• Bumper sensor

Which sensor tells the robot when it has bumped into something

• Proximity sensor

• Pressure sensor

• Bumper sensor

Which is the brain of the robot

• Robot arm

• Actuator

• Controller

Mechanical parts that make a robot move are called

• Robot arm

• Controllers

• Actuators

Which part does a robot use to pick up items

• Robot leg

• Robot arm

• Nothing

How do robots make decisions?

• They follow directions written in a computer program

• They think and think until they come up with a decision

• They consult with the mother board