Exploring VEX IQ Robot Components

You are tasked with designing a robot that can pick up and sort objects based on their color. Which combination of VEX IQ components and sensors would be most effective for this task?

(a)  

• Beams, gears, and a distance sensor

• Plates, wheels, and a color sensor

• Beams, gears, and a color sensor
• Plates, shaft collars, and a smart motor

Which VEX IQ structural component is primarily used to connect two beams at a right angle?

• Shaft Collar

• Corner Connector

• Smart Motor

• Distance Sensor

If you want to increase the height of your VEX IQ robot’s chassis, which component would you most likely use?

• Plate

• Beam

• Gear

• Sensor Mount

Which sensor would you use to detect the presence of an object in front of a VEX IQ robot?

• Color Sensor

• Distance Sensor

• Touch LED

• Smart Motor

What is the main function of the VEX IQ Color Sensor?

• To measure the distance to an object

• To detect different colors and brightness levels

• To control the speed of the robot

• To provide power to the robot

A student wants to build a robot arm that can rotate and lift objects. Which combination of VEX IQ structural components and sensors would best help achieve this function?

• Beams, gears, and a color sensor

• Plates, wheels, and a distance sensor

• Beams, gears, and a smart motor

• Plates, shaft collars, and a touch LED

Given a scenario where a robot must stop moving when it detects a red object, which sensor should be used and how should it be programmed?

• Use the Distance Sensor to stop when an object is close, regardless of color.

• Use the Color Sensor to detect red and program the robot to stop when red is detected.

• Use the Touch LED to sense color and stop the robot.

• Use the Smart Motor to detect color and stop the robot.

A robot is not moving straight even though both motors are running at the same speed. Which structural component should be checked for proper alignment to solve this problem?

• Shaft

• Plate

• Sensor Mount

• Corner Connector

If a robot needs to follow a black line on a white surface, which sensor should be used and what is the reasoning behind this choice?

• Distance Sensor, because it can measure the distance to the line.

• Color Sensor, because it can distinguish between black and white.

• Touch LED, because it can sense when the robot touches the line.

• Smart Motor, because it can control the robot’s speed.

A student wants to make a robot that can avoid obstacles automatically. Which sensor should be used, and how should the robot respond when an obstacle is detected?

• Use the Distance Sensor; the robot should turn or stop when an obstacle is detected.

• Use the Color Sensor; the robot should speed up when an obstacle is detected.

• Use the Touch LED; the robot should flash lights when an obstacle is detected.

• Use the Smart Motor; the robot should reverse when an obstacle is detected.