Robotics Worksheet #1 & #2

energy source of robot

battery pack

frame of robot

beams

5 parts of the robot

brain, frame, locomotion, sensing environment, energy source

name four advantages of using robots

can work in dangerous environments, can perform repetitive tasks, speed, efficiency

2 problems with robots

cannot learn and visually recognize stuff

name the five kinds of robots

compact, exploration, manufacturing, hazardous environment, nano

what part gives the robot its name

frame

touch sensor does what?

it works when the robot is touched, released, or bumped

ultrasonic sensor does what?`

measures how close something is to the robot

light sensor does what?

measures light

sound sensor does what?

measures sound

name the 4 characteristics a robot must have

mobility, sensors, flexibility, programmability

locomotion of robot

motors

brain of robot

nxt brick

2 ways you can program the robot

nxt brick, software

robot senses environment with what?

sensors

name the 6 components of a robot system

structure, power source, actuation, sensing, manipulation, locomotion

3 future problems that have to do with robots

take over humans, human laziness, complications

name the 4 sensors

ultrasonic, touch, sound, light