Robotics14.5 Functions Quiz

How many degrees of freedom does one degree of robotic movement correspond to in human movement?

• Two degrees of freedom

• One degree of freedom

• Three degrees of freedom

• Six degrees of freedom

Which of the following is NOT a type of movement that robots can perform according to the text?

• Pick-and-place

• Point-to-point

• Contouring

• Circular rotation

What is the primary function of robot sensors as described in the text?

• To provide energy to the robot

• To process signals into output signals which enable movement

• To act as the brain system of the robot

• To receive signals from the environment and pass them to the controller

According to the text, what is the human body part that is likened to the robot sensors?

• The brain

• The eyes

• The muscles

• The heart

How many degrees of freedom does a robotic arm with an articulated arm have, as mentioned in the text?

• Four degrees of freedom

• Six degrees of freedom

• Eight degrees of freedom

• Ten degrees of freedom

What is the role of actuators in a robotic system?

• They process information from sensors and send commands.

• They convert energy and signals to actions to move the body parts.

• They provide the necessary power to activate the actuators and sensors.

• They receive information about the robot's environment.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the components of a robotic system as compared to the human body system?

• The brain and nervous system process sensory information and tell the muscles what to do.

• The muscle system moves the body structure.

• The sensor system receives information from the environment.

• The power supply acts as the stomach to digest food.

What is the equivalent of the human body's brain and nervous system in a robotic system?

• Power supply

• Actuators

• Controller

• Sensor system

According to the text, what might be necessary if the end effector on a robotic arm needs to be changed?

• A new set of commands or program instructions

• A different power supply

• A change in the sensor system

• Reprogramming of the robot's environment

What is the function of the sensor system in a robotic system?

• It moves the body parts of the robot.

• It acts as the power source for the robot.

• It receives information about the robot's environment.

• It processes information and tells the muscles what to do.