Robotics Quiz Bee

What is robotics?

• Study of animals

• Study of planets

• Branch of technology dealing with robots

• Study of human behavior

What is the First Law of Robotics?

• A robot must obey all orders

• A robot must protect itself

• A robot may not injure a human

• A robot must clean its environment

What does the word 'robot' mean in Czech?

• Machine

• Servitude or forced labor

• Intelligence

• Worker

In which play was the term 'robot' first used?

• Frankenstein

• R.U.R.

• Star Wars

• The Terminator

Which of the following is NOT a general function of robots?

• Perception

• Recognition

• Emotion

• Judgment

When was the term 'robot' first introduced?

• 1921

• 1941

• 1961

• 1981

Which of the following best describes a robot?

• A human assistant

• A machine capable of performing tasks automatically

• A computer program

• A remote control device

What is the difference between perception and recognition in robotics?

• Perception is decision-making; recognition is sensing

• Perception is sensing; recognition is interpreting

• Perception is movement; recognition is programming

• Perception is programming; recognition is movement

What is the Zeroth Law of Robotics?

• A robot must obey humans

• A robot must protect itself

• A robot may not harm humanity

• A robot must clean its environment

Who built a mechanical duck in 1738?

• Hero of Alexandria

• Jacques de Vaucanson

• Ctesibius

• Albertus Magnus