GTT Automation and Robotics

What is robotics?

• the machine
• movement
• the design, construction and operation of a robot
• imitating human actions

What is a robot?

• A machine that does the work of a human
• A machine that can carry out a complex series of actions programmed by a computer
• A scary machine that is trying to take over the world

First generation robot

• Robots that were designed to perform factory work and simple tasks that were dangerous or unpleasant for people

• The first robot ever in the world

What is Second Generation Robots

• Robots that perform more complex tasks and simulate many human functions

• The second robot in the world

• Process that involves a mechanical device that can imitate the actions of people or animals

A step-by-step procedure for solving problems is  _____?

• automation
• hydraulic
• algorithm
• programmer

A set of coded instructions a robot must follow is the

• maintenance

• computer program

• limitations

• automation

Robot can do tasks that are

• dirty

• dull

• dangerous

• all of the above

What is the name of the arm-like mechanism on a robot?

• controller

• end effector

• manipulator

• work envelope

What category would a surgical robot such as the Da Vinci fall ino?

• Industrial

• Exploratory

• Medical

• Household

Operating without pre-programmed behaviors and without supervision from humans.

• Artificial Intelligence

• Robot

• Operator

• Autonomous