History of Robotics

1. Who first introduced the word “robot”?

• Isaac Asimov

• Karel Capek

• Isaac Newton

• R2-D2

1. Where was the term “robotics” first used?

• On the set of Star Trek

• In a GM industrial plant

• The Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• In science fiction stories

1. What was the purpose of Asimov’s Laws of Robotics?

• To insure that robots always serve mankind

• To insure that robots become our masters

• To insure that robots become sentient

• To insure that the military never gains control of robots

1. Which of the following is NOT a fictional robot?

• R2-D2

• The Unimate

• The Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 Terminator

• Lieutenant Commander Data

What do industrial robots look like?

• Humanoid with legs and arms

• A small vacuum cleaner

• A multi-jointed arm with a fixed base

• A soft, furry pet

Which of the following statements is true?

• All robots are intelligent

• All robots act like humans

• All robots are controlled remotely

• All robots are electromechanical machines using electronic programming

Which of the following systems uses motors and gears?

• The structural system

• The propulsion system

• The sensor and feedback system

• The control system

Which of the following systems provide support and stability?

• The structural system

• The propulsion system

• The sensor and feedback system

• The control system

Which one is not a common robot application?

• dirty jobs

• decision making jobs

• dangerous jobs

• repetitive jobs

Which one is not a benefit of robot use in industry.

• human labor is not needed

• increased productivity

• reduction of cost of manufacturing

• improved and consistent quality