Exploring Robotics Through History

What was the primary function of David Roentgen's Automaton of Queen Marie Antoinette?

• To perform complex mathematical calculations

• To play music and write with a quill

• To serve as a mechanical clock

• To mimic human speech

Which industry was the UNIMATE robot primarily used in during its early applications?

• Textile industry

• Automotive industry

• Food processing industry

• Aerospace industry

What was the main objective of the Mars Rover Exploration Missions?

• To establish a human colony on Mars

• To search for signs of past or present life

• To mine resources from the Martian surface

• To test new space travel technologies

What is a notable feature of the Spot robot made by Boston Dynamics?

• It can fly autonomously

• It can navigate rough terrain and climb stairs

• It can swim underwater

• It can transform into different shapes

Who is considered the father of robotics, having developed the first programmable robot?

• Nikola Tesla

• George Devol

• Isaac Asimov

• Alan Turing

How has the development of robotics impacted society in terms of employment?

• It has eliminated all manual jobs

• It has created new job opportunities in technology sectors

• It has had no impact on employment

• It has only affected jobs in agriculture

What mechanism allows Roentgen's Automaton to perform its tasks?

• Steam power

• Clockwork mechanism

• Hydraulic system

• Electric motor

What was a significant achievement of the Mars Rover "Curiosity"?

• Discovering water on Mars

• Finding evidence of ancient microbial life

• Establishing a communication base on Mars

• Returning samples to Earth

What is the weight of the Spot robot made by Boston Dynamics?

• 25 pounds

• 55 pounds

• 75 pounds

• 100 pounds

In what year was the first UNIMATE robot installed in a General Motors plant?

• 1954

• 1961

• 1970

• 1985