Quiz on The nature of technology: Robots

What do most real-world robots look like?

• Humans with heads and legs

• Often like arms or simple machines

• Always humanoid

• Always like animals

Why do many robots look like arms?

• Because humans use arms for most jobs

• Because arms are more intelligent

• To make them more likeable

• Because arms are easy to draw

Robots are especially useful for:

• Creative problem solving

• Repetitive, boring, or dangerous jobs

• Jobs requiring emotions

• Writing novels and poetry

Which statement best defines a robot?

• A human-like machine that always looks like a person

• Any device with electricity

• A machine built by people, programmed to do jobs automatically

• A video game character

Which is an example of dangerous work done by robots?

• Painting houses

• Driving bicycles

• Teaching in schools

• Exploring Mars

In a car factory, robots work together on an assembly line. What are they called?

• Humanoids

• Collaborative robots

• Autonomous robots

• Nanobots

Which part of a robot acts like the human brain?

• Actuator

• Sensor

• Motor

• Controller

Which part of a robot acts like muscles?

• Actuator

• Algorithm

• Processor

• Controller

A robot vacuum cleaner uses proximity sensors to:

• Smell dirt

• Detect heat

• Communicate with humans

• Measure distance and avoid obstacles

A control loop (feedback loop) is when:

• Humans keep robots under control

• Robots are restarted again and again

• Robots are connected to the internet

• A sensor sends information back to the controller to adjust actions