Robot Concepts

What is the definition of a Robot?

• A machine which resembles a human being
• A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.
• Any machine which can follow instructions
• A machine which can think for itself, especially if the thought processes are logical

Which of the following describes the a use of technology or machinery, specifically involving gases?

• Actuation
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Carbonation

True or false?- Does a robot come from the Czech word “robota” which means “forced work or labor.”

• True
• False

Leonardo da Vinci sketched plans for
a humanoid robot in the late _______. What Year did Leonardo da Vinci sketch plans for the robot?

• 1200s
• 1400s
• 1100s
• 1300s

A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals but also robots!

• Endoskeleton
• Armor
• Exoskeleton
• Hardware

the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms (as a Science)
is called?

• Bionics
• Biomechanincs
• Ergonomics
• Ergometrics

The study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or parts of living organisms, is called?

• Bionics
• Biomechanics
• Ergonomics
• Ergometrics

The Military are researching Exoskeletons which are controlled by what? 

• Batteries
• An on-board computer which is pre-programmed
• Artificial Intelligence
• Signals from the brain

Which of the following describes the a use of technology or machinery, specifically involving liquids?

• Pnuematics
• Hydraulics
• Carbonation
• Aquatics

The the branch of technology that deals with dimensions of microscopic proportion, is known as?...

• Nanotechnology
• Nannytechnology
• Microtechnology
• Micromachinery