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WorksheetsRobotics Team Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is Vex Robotics?
a programming language
a competition platform for robotics
a type of robotic sensor
an educational institute for robotics
What is the main controller or "brain" used in Vex Robotics?
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
Vex Cortex
LEGO Mindstorms
What is this part?
controller
sensor
robot brain
motor
What are these parts?
wheel hub
shaft
rubber band
tire
What is this part?
motor
beam
sensor
pulley
What is the purpose of the Vex Robotics motor?
To supply power to the robot's brain
To control the robot's movements
To sense the environment
To communicate with other robots
Which component is used to connect Vex Robotics parts together?
Screws
Nuts
Rivets
Vex Hardware
What is the purpose of a Vex Robotics sensor?
To measure distance
To detect colors
To detect touch
All of the above
VEX IQ autopilot robots are assembled with 2 __________ that provide all the movements?
Sensors
Wheels
Gears
Smart motors and encoders
VEX motors have built-in ___________ that count rotations or degrees.
Sensors
Gears
Ports
Encoders
When downloading to a physical robot, it is important to make sure the __________ is updated.
Remote Control
Firmware
Cables
Program
What is the role of the Vex Robotics Driver Control Program?
To autonomously control the robot
To allow remote control of the robot by a human operator
To scan and analyze the environment
To provide power to the robot
What is this part?
robot brain
radio
controller
motor
What is the purpose of the Vex Robotics controller?
To power the robot
To store the robot's programming code
To control the robot's movements and actions
To charge the robot's battery
Robot must be configured correctly to download program (i.e. sensors & motors in correct ____.)
Cables
Programs
Ports
Fittings
A ________ is any device that detects & responds to some input from the physical environment.
Sensor
Motor
Red Hot Poker
Program
________ is a spinning force directed in a circle, most often rotating an object.
Torque
Friction
Center of gravity
Load
_________ is the place in a system or body (such as a robot) where the weight is evenly distributed and all sides are in balance.
Friction
Center of gravity
Load
Torque
What is the purpose of the Vex Robotics Autonomous period during a competition?
To allow the robot to operate without human control
To give the judges a break
To test the robot's durability
To allow the audience to interact with the robots
How many motors are typically used to drive a standard Vex Robotics competition robot?
1
2
4
6
