AI and Robotics

What were pre-programmed robots primarily designed for?

• Repetitive and predictable tasks in controlled environments

• Exploring distant planets

• Performing minimally invasive surgical procedures

• Performing complex and unpredictable tasks

What is a hallmark characteristic of reactive machines?

• They can learn and adapt beyond predefined rules

• They possess a degree of environmental awareness

• They require human supervision to carry out tasks

• They are designed for social interaction

What enables teleoperated robots to perform tasks?

• Their ability to operate independently

• Human operators controlling them from a distance

• Their cognitive flexibility and learning capabilities

• Their rule-based and deterministic responses

What technology do autonomous robots rely on?

• Human operators

• Singular purpose programming

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Predefined set of rules

What makes humanoid robots unique in their design?

• Their ability to perform tasks in environments built for humans

• Their reliance on sensory inputs from cameras only

• Their singular mission in industrial applications

• Their rule-based responses to environmental stimuli

What is the primary purpose of augmenting robots?

• To operate in controlled environments only

• To perform tasks without any human intervention

• To enhance human capabilities and work collaboratively

• To replace human capabilities entirely

Which of the following is an example of a pre-programmed robot?

• The mechanical arm on an automotive assembly line

• A robotic vacuum cleaner

• The Mars rover

• Sophia by Hanson Robotics

What is a significant limitation of teleoperated robots?

• Their reliance on artificial intelligence for decision making

• Their inability to perform repetitive tasks

• Communication delays between the operator and the robot

• They can adapt to changing circumstances on their own

Which robots are known for their human-like appearance and capabilities?

• Reactive machines

• Teleoperated robots

• Pre-programmed robots

• Humanoid robots

What is a key feature of autonomous robots?

• They are controlled by human operators from a distance

• They operate based on their own sensory inputs and algorithms

• They require precise coding by human operators

• They perform simple tasks and can only do one thing