Understanding Robots

1. What is a key characteristic that differentiates a robot from a consumer appliance?

• a. Robots are always made of metal
  

• b. Robots can act autonomously
  

• c. Robots are always used in factories
  

• d. Robots are less expensive than appliances

2. What does the term "sense" refer to in relation to robots?

• a. The ability to communicate
  

• b. The ability to understand emotions
  

• c. The ability to perceive the environment
  

• d. The ability to perform calculations

3. Which of the following best describes the term "autonomously"?

• a. With human assistance
  

• b. Without human intervention
  

• c. By following strict instructions
  

• d. Only in controlled environments

4. What type of sensor uses sound waves to measure distance?

• a. Camera
  

• b. Lidar
  

• c. Ultrasonic sensor
  

• d. Gas sensor

5. How do robots experience the world compared to humans?

• a. Robots use the same senses as humans
  

• b. Robots rely solely on programming
  

• c. Robots use mechanical sensors instead of human senses
  

• d. Robots have emotions similar to humans

6. What is a passive sensor?

• a. A sensor that actively sends energy into the environment
  

• b. A sensor that relies on ambient energy for measurement
  

• c. A sensor that cannot measure anything
  

• d. A sensor that needs to be connected to the internet

7. Which of the following is NOT a property of sensors?

• a. Noise
  

• b. Resolution
  

• c. Speed
  

• d. Precision