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Robot Introduction

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In 1921, this person invented the term "robot" for his play.
a)
Leonardo da Vinci
b)
Karel Capek
c)
Thomas Edison
d)
George Washington
2.
iRobot's vacuum cleaner senses the environment and can be ____________ to clean around a specific schedule, like when you are not home.
a)
programmed
b)
reminded
3.

The ______________ is the "brain" of the robot.

a)

manipulator

b)

mechanical structure

c)

computer

d)

inputs

4.

The computer reads input data from sensors and sends _________ signals to activate motors, grippers, tools, and other devices

a)

input

b)

mechanical

c)

relay

d)

output

5.
The main source of power for most robots is _____________.
a)
electricity
b)
thermal energy
c)
biothermal energy
6.
______ provide input to the computer control program so that decisions can be made about what actions to take.
a)
controller
b)
sensors
c)
mechanical structure
7.

Sensors can detect all of these EXCEPT

a)

temperature

b)

pressure

c)

distance

d)

state of mind

8.
A sensor is considered a _______________
a)
mechanical structure
b)
output
c)
input
d)
controller
9.

_________________ involves the design, construction, and operation of a robot.

a)

Robotics

b)

Automation

c)

Assembly line

d)

Manufacturing

10.

The 1st generation robots performed simple tasks or factory work that were _____________________ for people.

a)

Dangerous or unpleasant

b)

Destined

c)

Unfit

d)

Cumbersome or inconvenient

11.

Most robots of the world can be found in the following industries (check all that apply)...

a)

Space - Exploratory

b)

Athletic

c)

Industrial

d)

Medical

12.

The science and technology behind the design, manufacturing and application of robots.

a)

Computer Science

b)

Robotics

c)

Engineering Design Process

d)

Manufacturing

13.

What is the key component of motion system which causes a mechanical system to move?

a)

sensors

b)

manipulators

c)

actuators

d)

body/frame

14.

The name of the robots we will be using

a)

Lego Mindstorm EV3

b)

Lego Mindstorm NXT

c)

Lego Mindstorm 123

d)

Lego Mindstorm Gsota

15.

Which of the following is not one of the 3D jobs of robots?

a)

Dirty

b)

Dangerous

c)

Delightful

d)

Dull

16.
It is the type of engineering responsible for the computing system, artificial intelligence and software engineering.
a)
Control Engineering
b)
Mechanical Engineering
c)
Computer Engineering
d)
Electrical Engineering
17.

The term robota actually translates to

a)

forced work

b)

robot

c)

helper

d)

mechanical being

18.

Which of the following are criteria a device needs to meet in order for it to be considered a robot? (Select all that apply!)

a)

It is artificial.

b)

It is controlled by a computer.

c)

It can perform tasks and movements.

d)

It can not sense its surrounding environment.

19.

Based on our conversation in class, a washing machine ...

a)

Is always a robot

b)

Is never a robot

c)

Is sometimes classified as a robot

20.

Which part of this unit are you looking forward to the most?

a)

Learning about the different types of robots

b)

Building robots

c)

Programming robots

d)

I am not looking forward to this unit.