General Robotics Knowledge Quiz

What is one reason robots were initially created?

• To perform artistic tasks

• To carry out repetitive or dangerous tasks

• To replace teachers in schools

• To create sports entertainment

Which component of a robot enables it to move?

• Sensors

• Actuators

• Power supply

• Control system

What is a key characteristic of autonomous robots?

• They need constant human supervision.

• They operate independently based on data from sensors.

• They only function with a remote control.

• They cannot sense their environment.

The control system of a robot is often referred to as its:

• Sensors

• Power source

• Brain

• End effector

Why might a factory prefer using robots over human workers for certain tasks?

• Robots are more creative

• Robots get bored less easily

• Robots perform repetitive tasks without fatigue

• Robots are more expensive

What purpose does an ‘end effector’ serve in robotics?

• Processes environmental data

• Powers the robot’s CPU

• Performs a task, like gripping or cutting

• Communicates with other robots

Which of these would be an example of a teleoperated robot?

• A robot vacuum cleaner

• A robot controlled remotely to disarm bombs

• A factory assembly line arm

• A social robot providing companionship

Which robot type is designed specifically for human interaction?

• Social robot

• Autonomous robot

• Teleoperated robot

• Industrial robot

What type of sensor would help a robot detect an object’s colour?

• Touch sensor

• Ultrasonic sensor

• Colour sensor

• Light sensor

The role of sensors in a robot is to:

• Act as a power source

• Enable communication with other robots

• Gather data about the environment

• Control the robot’s movement