Robotics 2 Midterm Study Guide

Why are some coding programs case-sensitive?

Each letter has a purpose and an identifier, but it ultimately depends on what coding program you are using.

What does "end" mean in code and what does it do?

End means to stop, in code it deletes any existing code

A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals but also robots!

Exoskeleton

What is the name for information sent from robot sensors to robot controllers?

Feedback

What is the typical english unit used to measure or to indicate an amount of work accomplished?

Foot Pounds

The point where a lever pivots (also the point on the lever where the effort arm becomes the resistance arm) is called the

Fulcrum

What does HTML and CSS stand for?

HyperText Markup Language, and Cascading Style Sheets.

What is the term that refers to the rotational motion of a robot arm?

Roll

In a computer program, especially those used to control robots, what is the name for a sequence of steps that might be repeated over and over again?

Loop

Which of the following describes the a use of technology or machinery, specifically involving gases?

Pneumatics

A wheel on an axle with a rope or a cord around the wheel is what type of simple machine?

Pulley

What does rpm stand for?

Revolutions per minute

What is Azimov's first and most important "law of robotics"?

Robots must never take actions harmful to humans

A knife blade, the tip of a thumb tack and a nail are all examples of which simple machine?

Wedge

What does "void" mean in code and what does it do?

When void is used as a function return type, it indicates that the function does not return a value.

What is the term that refers to the left - right motion of a robot arm?

Yaw

How do u make a motor go in reverse?

You would put the negative to the positive and the positive on the negative

A door knob is an example of which simple machine?

wheel and axle

What are the 3 axis of a robot?

x,y, and z plane

What is the first line of code you should always have?

~ '{$STAMP BS2} '{$PBASIC 2.5}

What is the last line of code we should always have?

~ END

In Robotics, what is meant by an Android?

A robot with a human like appearance

What is a statement in coding?

A unit of an imperative programming language that expresses some action to be carried out

The study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or parts of living organisms, is called?

Biomechanics

When coding wheel movement for a robot, How do you code them to go forward?

Code the bot where the left side wheels rotate counter-clockwise and the right side ones rotate clockwise.

Which of the following describes the a use of technology or machinery, specifically involving liquids?

Hydraulics

What is a mechanism?

It is a mechanical part that working together to do complete a specific task, ex. the parts working together to make the kicking mechanism for our robot.

What type of screwdriver would you use for a t-crossed embedded screw?

Phillips screwdriver

What is the term that refers to the up - down motion of a robot arm?

Pitch

What are some real world items we have emulated using computer code in this class?

Several things we have replicated include street lights, power grids, LED marque signs, and video games.

What is a microcontroller?

Small programmable chip holding memory and a processor