robotics midterm

Three types of motors commonly used for __________ actuator drives include ac servo motors, dc servo motors, and stepper motors.

electric

A remote center compliance device is a type of collision sensor.

false, it is an compliance device

In a fully-automated factory, there are absolutely no human workers

false, maintenance workers, etc.?

The field of telerobotics has produced advancements in television technology.

false, they are robots operated by remote control

radial traverse

front/back (arm)

The RIA definition of an industrial robot states that it is a machine, is reprogrammable, is flexible, and ____________.

has a multifuncation manipulator

Programming languages that closely resemble standard English are ____________ languages.

high-level

An ____________ transducer measures movement and creates signals that affect current flow

inductive

Safety devices that require a key to enter hazardous ares are_____________.

interlocks

A ____________ gripper is energized by a dc power source.

magnetic

An eddy current proximity sensor produces ___________ in the small space of a detector unit.

magnetic field

Wavelengths of light are measured in ___________.

nanometers

A servo amplifier translates signals from the controller into motor voltage and current signals.

true

Hydraulic actuator drives provide precise motion control and can handle heavy loads.

true

LEDs are solid-state opto-electric devices.

true

Overload sensors detect obstructions or overload conditions within fractions of a second.

true

The resistance of a themistor decreases as temperature increases.

true

roll

twist side to side (wrist)

vertical traverse

up/down (arm)

pitch

up/down (wrist)

A two-finger gripper may be equipped with a __________ to provide an extra degree of freedom.

rotating joint

Mobile security robot is an example of what?

service

rotational traverse

side to side (arm)

yaw

side to side (wrist)

The accuracy of movement of a robot's tool tip is described in terms of ____________.

spatial resolution

The rotary motion of shafts, gears, and pulleys is measured by ___________ sensors.

speed

Computer vision sensors use ___________ to determine the distance to an object based on the apparent size of the camera image.

stadimetry

Spherical

tank turret shape work envelope

In ____________ programming, the user specifies the goals of each task rather than the motions required to achieve the goal.

task-level

Injection molding is an example of what?

Machine loading and unloading

What are applications for robotics outside of the factory?

applications in space, medicine, exploration, etc.

Revolute

C shape work envelope

A robot arm using the ____________ configuration can start and stop simultaneously along the X, Y, and Z axes.

Cartesian

AGV stands for what?

Automated Guided Vehicles

AI in natural language processing is____________.

Evaluates the "user interface" where human and machine meet. The goal is to develop machines that understand natural human speech.

Programs that contain a knowledge base, acquired from human experts, which can be used to help non-experts diagnose problems and make decisions are known as a what?

Expert Systems

The term laser stands for light action by signal energy of radiation.

False, it stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

In ac circuits, resistance opposes changes in current and increases as frequency increases.

False, resistance is a constant and doesn't change it

A pressure sensitive safety mat used photoelectric sensing devices.

False, these are light curtains.

The five major components of industrial robots are the controller, manipulator, end effector, base, and workpiece.

False, they are the controller, manipulator, end effector, means of programming, and power supply.

The first generation of industrial robots were developed in the mid 80's.

False, they were in the late 50's to mid 70's

A manual rate control box translates high-level languages into machine code.

False, this is a complier

What is a fully automated factory?

Lasers are used to inspect parts and check for wear on machine tools, and assembly components are shaped by automated equipment. AGVs pick up and deliver parts to the robotic arms.

The three major classifications for AI are Robotics, Expert systems, and what?

Natural Language Processing

Which programming method allows a robot to remain in operation while a new program is written and debugged?

Off-line programming

Palletizing is an example of what?

Pick-and-Place

AI in robotics is ____________.

Relates to machine vision, movement, and tactile sensing. The goal is to perform these operations in an intelligent, human-like manner.

What are some impacts of robotics on society?

Robots can clean floors, agricultural applications, space exploration, education, and entertainment.

What are Microbots?

Robots capable of performing operations inside the human body.

What does SCARA stand for?

Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm

Another name for a Service Robot is?

Serbot

Applying sealant is an example of what?

Spray operations

Mechanical movement is sensed using a __________.

Strain gauge

The ____________ was the first Unimation robot sold in 1961

Unimate

A(n) ___________ system uses recognizable words as a form of audio data entry.

Voice recognition and speech recognition

The first robot programming language was known as ______________.

WAVE

The value associated with ______________ is expressed as half of the spatial resolution.

accuracy

Cartesian

box shape work envelope

A servo robot is a ___________ system.

closed-loop

A _____________ gripper delivers 360 degrees of clamping contact.

collet

The ability for an end effector to tolerate misalignment of mating parts is called ___________.

compliance

A __________ is the part of a robot that coordinates all movements of the mechanical systems.

controller

The ___________ configuration consists of two orthogonal sides placed at a 90 degree angle and mounted on a rotary axis.

cylindrical

Designing parts of a product for ease of robotic assembly is _____________.

designing for manufacturability

An opto-electronic device that converts light energy into electrical energy is a __________.

photovoltaic device or solar cell

The ___________ provides the energy to drive the robot's controller and actuators.

power supply

The smallest incremental movement a robot can make is called _____________.

resolution

Collision sensors are attached to the ___________ to protect equipment from being damaged during operation.

robot arm