Robotics Camp Quizz

What is a robot?

• (A)

  a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.

• (B)

  A machine that is only able to carry out simple commands and is not intelligent

• (C)

  R2 D2

• (C)

  a machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically.

What is a sensor and what is it used for?

• (A)

  detects changes in its environment and converts that information into a signal that can be measured or processed by other

• (B)

  something used to discern how the bot feels emotionally

• (C)

  just a tool that the bot does not need to be at its fullest potential

• (D)

  a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.

the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots

• (A)

  levers

• (B)

  Robotics

• (C)

  Science CSF

• (D)

  creative power

Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. These technologies are used to develop machines that can substitute for humans and replicate human actions.

• False

• True

What is a method to increase stability?

• (A)

  make the center of gravity above the support polygon and the average position of all weight on the platform

• (B)

  resistant to change or disturbance when physically put to the test

• (C)

  Is where a robot can stand on its own without any framing support

What is robust design?

• (A)

  the bot will fall apart when put in matches

• (B)

  the bot is beefy

• (C)

  is a design that will not easily fall apart when put to the physical test

• (D)

  the design looks like Jabba the Hut

What is one reason for recording your data?

• (A)

  is just useful when it is actually needed

• (B)

  gives a clear picture of how many wrong things your team is doing

• (C)

  helps keep track of all the changes to the robot

The ______________ is the "brain" of the robot.

• (A)

  manipulator

• (B)

  drivetrain

• (C)

  Frame

• (D)

  control system

What was the purpose of the point and shoot exercise?

• (A)

  Was an exercise to help you understand the importance of time and resources.

• (B)

  Allows you to get used to adjusting and retesting your robot

• Both A and B