Study set 1b
Why are gears used to reduce the speed of the shaft that turns a robot wheels? A. To make it run faster B. To give it more control C. To make it run for a longer time D. Because gears are fun to work with E. All of these
To give it more control
A DC motor uses magnets to create motion. A. True B. False
True
A concept presented by a dominant team member can win out over one that is technologically superior. A. True B. False
True
A control loop consists of a number of repetitive steps that cause the robot to achieve a desired goal or result. A. True B. False
True
A popular definition of a robot is that it is an automatically guided machine which is able to do tasks on its own, almost always due to electronically-programmed instructions. Another common characteristic is that by its appearance or movements, a robot often conveys a sense that it has intent or agency of its own. A. True B. False
True
An autonomous robot is operating without pre-programmed behaviors and without supervision from humans. A. True B. False
True
An interface language is a specific language created by the robot manufacturer to operate the robot - often used on a teach pendant or PC. A. True B. False
True
An interface language is converted into the language understood by the microcontroller chips by an Interpreter. A. True B. False
True
Dataflow concepts means that changing the value of a variable forces the recalculation of the values which depend on its value. A. True B. False
True
Every programming language has its own rules about how subroutines are named and how they are called. A. True B. False
True
Getting input from sensors is a typical step in a control loop. A. True B. False
True
Human DNA is composed of a defined set of components that form patterns - and it is the patterns which give them meaning. A. True B. False
True
In a direct current circuit, the current flows only in one direction. A. True B. False
True
Programming is used to control the operation of computer, robot, or other technical device. A. True B. False
True
Pseudo code is almost programming - where the programmer figures out how the robot components are controlled to make steps happen. A. True B. False
True
Pushbuttons and keypads may be used for incremental control of robot motion. A. True B. False
True
Robotics simulation software creates a virtual robot, which is capable of emulating the motion of an actual robot in a real work envelope. A. True B. False
True
Simulation is about imitation or creating a copy of something that represents reality so that we can believe it is the real thing, and interact with it as if it were real. A. True B. False
True
The first U.S. industrial robots developed were for General Motors for the auto industry. A. True B. False
True
There is a relationship between inventors who develop machines, manufacturing, and the need for technical expertise to repair and maintain those intricate systems. A. True B. False
True
Variables are a symbolic name given to some known or unkown quantity or value, for the purpose of allowing the name to be used independently of the value it represents. A. True B. False
True
When finished servicing equipment or a robot, it is important that all covers are replaced and all safety protocols are followed to put the machine back in service. A. True B. False
True
The ______ is composed of programs made up of commands or code that is written using a language such as Basic, C, or Assembler. A. Unimate invented by Devol and Engelberger B. Sensory System C. Structural System D. Computing System
Unimate invented by Devol and Engelberger
The name and inventor of the first industrial robot. A. Genghis invented by the Mobile Robots Group at MIT B. Unimate invented by Devol and Engelberger C. Dante invented by students at Carnegie Mellon University D. Cyberknife invented by John Adler
Unimate invented by Devol and Engelberger
What type of control methods provide a graphic display with items that look like parts of a robot or special symbols? A. Speech B. Text C. Visual D. Remote E. All of these
Visual
A special type of motor used to drive many robots is called a ______ A. robotic motor B. mimic motor C. select-arm motor D. servo motor E. All of these
servo motor
Given that velocity = circumference x RPM, what is the velocity of a 4 inch diameter wheel turning at 1,000 RPMs? A. 4,000 in/min B. 2,000 in/min C. 12,560 in/min D. 1,046 in/min E. None of these
12,560 in/min
Velocity is speed in a given direction and is calculated by A. A change in torque over a change in speed B. A change in direction over a change in speed C. A change in distance over a change in time D. A change in direction over a change in distance E. None of these
A change in distance over a change in time
Technology typically required to run simulation includes A. A computer system, graphics display software, user interface, joystick, mouse, keyboard or custom control input devices. B. A computer system, CAD 3D software, and a robot C. Internet on a tablet D. A smart phone, a portable 3D scanner, and a headset E. All of these
A computer system, graphics display software, user interface, joystick, mouse, keyboard or custom control input devices.
Which of these is an application of robotics? A. Locating and defusing bombs B. Saving lives on beaches C. Manufacturing air craft parts D. Helping doctors perform surgery E. All of the above
All of the above
Who uses simulation? A. Aircraft pilots B. Machine operators C. Doctors D. Robot programmers and designers E. All of the above
All of the above
Robots may be controlled using which of these programming languages? A. Basic B. C Language C. Assembler D. Python E. All of these
All of these
Robots similarity with other technical devices includes: A. Sensory input B. Methods used to display information C. Components used D. Materials and parts E. All of these
All of these
Which of these are fundamental things that everyone can do to maintain a safe work environment? A. Think before you act. B. Plan before you implement. C. Receive safety training before operating D. Inform group leaders when you see anyone operating a machine in an unsafe manner E. All of these
All of these
Which of these was not an inventor or scientist who helped with robot evolution? A. Newton B. Einstein C. Galileo D. Edison E. All of these
All of these
Which of these is Not an injury that can occur when working with robots? A. Being struck by a robot B. Being caught between a robot arm and other machine or object C. Being struck by objects or tools used by a robot when released accidentally D. Being injured when teaching the robot E. All of these are injuries
All of these are injuries
Autonomous robots don't always do what you think they will, and can be extremely hazardous when out of control. Which of these is a safety practice to follow with autonomous robots? A. Always operate them inside an enclosed safety zone. B. The operation areas can be open to the public. C. Ignore the safety precautions posted in the room. D. Use rechargeable batteries. E. None of these
Always operate them inside an enclosed safety zone.
A motor with a gear reduction of 6:1 is: A. An input of 6 with an output of 1 B. An input of 1 with an output of 6 C. 6 times faster than 1:1 D. The motor shaft turning 1 time for every time the wheel makes 6 turns E. None of these
An input of 6 with an output of 1
Which of these is NOT a safety device that should be available in labs? A. A fire extinguisher B. A first aid kit C. An ipod with ear phones D. A phone with emergency access to 9-1-1 E. All of these are safety devices
An ipod with ear phones
In 1968, who gave a presentation about e-mail, hypertext, word processing, video conferencing, and the mouse? A. Douglas Englebart B. Steven Jobs C. Bill Gates D. Stephen Wozniak
Douglas Englebart
Which of these is NOT an example of robots used in medicine? A. Helping in physical therapy with muscle retraining B. Performing minimally invasive surgery C. Doctors and specialists examine patients and review their critical data remotely D. Drilling for oil and constructing oil wells miles below the surface of water E. All of the above
Drilling for oil and constructing oil wells miles below the surface of water
Just as the human body has a circulatory system with blood flowing through veins and arteries to distribute energy throughout the body, a robot has the ________ with electricity flowing through wires to distribute energy. A. Structural System B. Sensory System C. Power System D. Electrical System
Electrical System
_____ are used to shut down a robot by removing power when a person enters a robot work area. A. Electrical interlocks B. Safety bolts C. Jumper cables D. Switches E. All of these
Electrical interlocks
Just as humans have a nervous system which is composed of a network of nerves, a robot has the ______ that consists of electronic devices and the wiring used to connect the devices to the computing system or specialized controllers. A. Sensory System B. Power System C. Electronic System D. Mechanical System
Electronic System
Just as humans have skin, hair, and nails that provide protection from environmental elements, robots have a _____ system. A. Structural System B. Sensory System C. Mechanical System D. Exterior Protective System
Exterior Protective System
A cable must be used to connect a teach pendant to a robot. A. True B. False
False
All languages follow the exact same syntax that tells how commands are formulated. A. True B. False
False
All programming languages ignore punctuation, parenthesis, brackets, and curly braces. A. True B. False
False
All robots understand and follow the same language. A. True B. False
False
Batteries are never used to power DC motors. A. True B. False
False
Control loops don't typically involve making a decision. A. True B. False
False
Federal law requires that teach pendants have no more than 7 push buttons for safety reasons. A. True B. False
False
Joysticks are not used in industrial robot controls because they don't provide enough degrees of freedom. A. True B. False
False
Robots do nothing to help drive down costs for electronics such as cell phones, flat screen TVs, DVD players, and computers. A. True B. False
False
The armature of a DC motor does not depend on a magnetic field for motion. A. True B. False
False
Variables are never used to pass information to a subroutine. A. True B. False
False
A tool used with 3D CAD for inputting measurements A. anyKode Marilou B. FaroArm C. AutoCAD D. CADIn E. None of these
FaroArm
This is part of the mechanical DNA of robots A. The microcontroller chip B. Gears and mechanisms developed to control motion. C. The words used for programming languages. D. The electricity that powers a motor. E. None of these
Gears and mechanisms developed to control motion
Which of these is NOT one of the original laws of a robot? A. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. B. A robot must obey any orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would cause harm to a human being. C. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with causing harm to a human being or obeying orders given by human beings. D. A robot may be used in combat as long as it obeys the human being who is giving orders. E. All of the above are laws of a robot
A robot may be used in combat as long as it obeys the human being who is giving orders.
Which of the following is a reason for controlling robots? A. Effort B. Efficiency C. Economy D. Enjoyment E. All of the above
All of the above
Which of these is a characteristic of a robot? A. It is a machine or a physical object that someone constructed B. It does work or fulfills some function C. Although it may appear to act on its own, it is under the control of someone D. It is programmed to act in a certain manner and respond to its environment. E. All of the above
All of the above
Which of these is a reason to use simulation? A. It provides an opportunity to gain experience without the cost, dangers, and inconvenience of real-world environments. B. It compresses learning curves, making it faster to learn how to do something. In some cases, it is superior to training in the real-world. C. It can present scenarios and experiences that are dangerous and expensive to reproduce. D. It is a powerful tool for analyzing, designing, and operating complex systems. E. All of the above
All of the above
If you were creating a 3D model, which of these software tools would you most likely use? A. AutoCAD 3D B. Webots C. Verilog D. SimplyCube E. All of these are 3D modeling software
AutoCAD 3D
Which is the most important for an industrial robot technician to do? A. Getting the machine back in operation as quickly as possible B. Making sure operations are safe C. Adding on the latest and greatest upgrades to the equipment D. Both A and B E. All of the above
Both A and B
Which of these is NOT a robot? A. Lego Mindstorm B. CNC milling machine C. Mars Rover D. Robowalker E. All of these are robots
CNC Milling Machine
The fundamental steps that robots often follow as part of being controlled are: A. Find, Accept, Review, Transmit B. Check, Receive, Observe, Decide, Act, Monitor, Adjust C. Begin, Accept, Review, Finalize D. Start, Manipulate, Act, Review, Transmit
Check, Receive, Observe, Decide, Act, Monitor, Adjust
It is easy for things to be dropped accidentally, or for wheels to roll over feet, possibly causing injuries. That is why ___ are required in labs. A. Sandals B. Flip Flops C. Closed-Toed Shoes D. Steel Toed Boots E. All of these
Closed-Toed Shoes
The action to be taken in a program is called a ____. A. Step B. Command C. Basic D. Assemble E. All of these
Command
The ______ is primarily for exchanging information with humans and is also used to exchange information with other robots and machines. A. Mechanical System B. Communication System C. Sensory System D. Structural System
Communication System
Just as the human body has a brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system, a robot has a micro-controller or microprocessor chip and circuit boards that make up the ________ used to control the robot. A. Structural System B. Sensory System C. Computing System D. Power System
Computing System
One common method of making decisions in programming is using... A. What if scenarios B. If -Then or If - Else statements C. Move commands D. Sensors E. All of these
If -Then or If - Else statements
What are comment lines in a program? A. Instructions for the robot to follow a line. B. Instructions written in English that are notes for the programmer. C. Lines that indicate where the robot is to pause. D. Commands given to the robot to tell it what to do. E. None of these
Instructions written in English that are notes for the programmer.
Who wrote the three laws of a robot? A. Bill Gates B. Steve Jobs C. Isaac Asimov D. Wendelin Reich E. None of these
Isaac Asimov
Which of these is a benefit of using 3D CAD with simulation? A. It can produce flat drawings that can be printed. B. It can create programs that can be downloaded to robots. C. It can create models that can be rotated on the screen, allowing viewing of a designed object from any desired angle. D. It can edit photographs and make them look more realistic. E. All of these
It can create models that can be rotated on the screen, allowing viewing of a designed object from any desired angle.
The ______ in a robot provides movement and mobility and is a key component in the design of the robot because it enables the robot to perform specific functions. A. Joint System B. Structural System C. Sensory System D. Mechanical System
Joint System
1. It is important to think before you act, put safety first, and use some common sense. If you think it is not safe, then _____. A. Ask permission B. Just don't do it. C. Proceed with caution D. Don't worry, it'll be ok E. All of these
Just don't do it.
Which of these is Not a safety rule to follow with robots? A. Don't put your fingers or hands inside any device that has a moving operation. B. Use appropriate tools. C. Use extreme caution when working on a mechanical device. D. Make sure power is turned on before opening the case. E. All of these
Make sure power is turned on before opening the case.
The first computer to beat a human in a game of chess. A. Maniac B. IBM's PC C. Deep Thought D. ZEUS
Maniac
The largest application area for new robot orders in 2010 was A. ROVs B. Material Handling C. Medical Science D. Assembly Lines
Material Handling
The _____ includes the end effectors, grippers, joints, wheels, gears, bearings, and power train components that enable robot movement. A. Structural System B. Sensory System C. Mechanical System D. Electrical System
Mechanical System
The federal agency, _____and other state agencies regulate safety practices, provide a variety of standards and procedures, and also provide safety training A. DEA B. OSHA C. EPA D. RSTA E. None of these
OSHA
The _______ is used to generate motion and is made up of components that convert stored energy into movement. A. Structural System B. Sensory System C. Power System D. Electrical System
Power System
If you were shopping for robotics simulator software, which of these would NOT be a choice? A. RoboLogix B. Microsoft Robotics Studio C. Webots D. RobotCAD E. All of these are robotics simulators
RobotCAD
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is to be worn when working with any hazardous chemicals or compounds. Which of these is NOT PPE? A. Gloves B. Sandals C. Aprons or lab coats D. Safety glasses E. All of these are PPE
Sandals
Just as humans have the five senses of hearing, sight, touch, smell, and taste to gather information about our environment, a robot has the _____ that allows it to gather information about its environment A. Structural System B. Sensory System C. Computing System D. Power System
Sensory System
Which of these are the Robots that explored Mars? A. ASIMO, Genghis, and Spirit B. Unimation, Dante, and AIBO C. Stanley, ZEUS, and Opportunity D. Sojourner, Spirit, and Opportunity
Sojourner, Spirit, and Opportunity
Like a skeleton is made of bones, a robot's _____ system is made of rugged materials that can be fabricated and mass-produced. and provides a framework for mounting components. A. Joint System B. Structural System C. Sensory System D. Mechanical System
Structural System
In a program, when there is a need for a particular set of tasks to be performed more than once, those instructions are often written into a _____. A. Pseudo code B. Calculation C. Subroutine D. Comment line E. None of these
Subroutine
A ___ is an electronic device that is often hand-held that allows an operator to control and program a robot. A. TV remote control B. High pitched whistle C. Teach pendant D. Digital multi-meter E. All of these
Teach pendant
This person invented the first microprocessor at Intel. A. Ted Hoff B. Dennis Allison C. Victor Scheinman D. Marvin Minsky
Ted Hoff
Which of these is not a current common method used to give commands to a robot? A. Teach pendants B. Remote controls C. Speech D. Telepathic E. PC computer interface
Telepathic
Which of these is not one of the early robots? A. Wabot-2 capable of playing the organ B. Hexapodal robot named Genghis C. The SCARA, Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm D. The Honda ASIMO
The Honda ASIMO
One of the differences between robots and automated machines is A. The ability to adapt to new situations. B. The parts used to construct them. C. The ability to start and stop with controls. D. The ability to interface with other machines. E. All of these
The ability to adapt to new situations.
Which of these is NOT an advantage of using gears over wheels for drive mechanisms? A. They prevent slippage. B. They make it possible to determine exact gear ratios. C. Slight imperfections in the actual diameter and circumference of two gears doesn't matter. D. They make the motor turn faster. E. None of these
They make the motor turn faster.
What is Moore's Law? A. The idea that the number of components capable of being built onto a chip will double every two years. B. The idea that there will one day be more robots than people on the planet. C. The idea that computers will continue to grow ever smaller until they are the size of molecules. D. The idea that more computing power is needed whenever a major technological advance is made.
The idea that the number of components capable of being built onto a chip will double every two years.
Gear ratio is A. The number of times the gear turns per minute B. The number of teeth on the input side to the number of teeth on the output side C. The speed of the motor divided by the number of teeth in the gear D. The ratio of the gear size to the motor size E. All of these
The number of teeth on the input side to the number of teeth on the output side
Biomemetics is A. Biological devices based on metrics. B. The science of mimicking nature. C. Biological engineering for producing sound. D. The science of deconstructing DNA. E. None of these
The science of mimicking nature.
DNA used to build robots is A. Biological parts of cells just like human DNA. B. The language used to write programs to control them. C. The wires, metals, plastics, materials, and electronic components available to construct them. D. The energy source used to power them. E. All of these
The wires, metals, plastics, materials, and electronic components available to construct them.
An example of "state" information that a robot program may track is... A. California, Oregon, and Washington B. Whether an LED is on or off C. The condition of the track the robot runs on D. How to interpret the word 'stop' E. None of these
Whether an LED is on or off
The dimensions used in 3D CAD are often referenced as A. A, B, and C axis B. X, Y, and Z axis C. Top, Bottom, Left, and Right D. Front, Back, Left, and Right E. None of these
X, Y, and Z axis
