Quiz on Robotic Systems

The term "robot" is derived from the Czech word "robota." What does it mean?

• Mechanical device

• Forced labor or serf

• Automated worker

• Intelligent machine

What is the definition of robotics?

• The study of artificial intelligence and computer programming.

• The design, construction, operation, and use of robots.

• The generation of computer-controlled motions of physical objects.

• The field of creating machines that look like humans.

What is a key characteristic of an "android"?

• It is controlled by a human from a distance.

• It operates autonomously without human supervision.

• It is a robot in human form.

• It is a robot used for industrial manufacturing.

According to the document, which two programming languages are commonly used together in robotics?

• Java and C#

• Python and Ruby

• C++ and Python

• MATLAB and Swift

Which historical figure is credited with designing what some believe to be the first robot, described in his book from 1206 A.D.?

• George C. Devol

• Karel Capek

• Al-Jazari

• Charles Rosen

What was the name of the first industrial robot, patented in 1954?

• Shakey

• Atlas

• Unimate

• Robonaut

Which type of robot is designed to operate independently of human operators in open environments?

• Teleoperated robots

• Pre-programmed robots

• Augmenting robots

• Autonomous robots

According to the slides, what is a robot's "work envelope"?

• The maximum weight a robot can handle.

• The path a robot takes to move from one point to another.

• The maximum distance that can be reached by the robot, or its range of movement.

• The specific type of task a robot is programmed to do.

What is the main function of a robot's "actuators"?

• They are the "brains" of the robot, calculating motions.

• They collect information from the environment.

• They are the "muscles" of the manipulators.

• They control and coordinate the motion.

What is a key advantage of using robots, as mentioned in the slides?

• They can self-learn and improve with experience.

• They are inexpensive to purchase and maintain.

• They can work in harsh environments where human safety is a concern.

• They increase the need for human workers.