CH 8: Industrial Robotics

Which joint type allows for a revolving motion?

• Rotational joint

• Twisting joint

• Revolving joint

• Sliding joint

Which of the following is another name for a Cartesian Coordinate Robot?

• Gantry robot

• Spherical robot

• Cylindrical robot

• Articulated robot

What connects the arms to the platform in a Delta Robot?

• The base

• The joints

• The end effector

• The motor

What is the wrist assembly attached to?

• End effector

• End-of-arm

• Base

• Shoulder

Which degree of freedom involves rotation around the vertical axis?

• Roll

• Pitch

• Yaw

• Slide

What does the term "yaw" refer to in the wrist configuration?

• Rotational motion around the vertical axis

• Rotational motion around the horizontal axis

• Rotational motion around the longitudinal axis

• Linear motion along the axis

How many degrees-of-freedom are shown in the diagram?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the significance of having multiple degrees-of-freedom in a wrist assembly?

• It increases the weight

• It allows for complex movements

• It reduces the cost

• It simplifies the design

What symbols are used in the Joint Notation Scheme to designate joint types for constructing a robot manipulator?

• A, B, C, D, E

• L, O, R, T, V

• X, Y, Z, W, Q

• M, N, P, Q, R

What is the joint notation for a polar configuration?

• TRL

• TRR

• VRO

• OOO