Exploring the Origins of Robotics

What is the current state of the Robot Revolution according to the video?

• It is expected to start in the next decade.

• Robots have already taken over the world.

• It is happening but not as dramatically as movies depict.

• It has not started yet.

What is the technical definition of a robot as mentioned in the video?

• A machine designed to accomplish a specific task.

• A machine that can perform any task.

• A machine that looks like a human.

• A machine that can think and feel.

Which component of a robot is responsible for decision-making?

• Sensors

• Effectors

• Power supply

• Control systems

What was the name of the world's first industrial robot?

• IRB-6

• Unimate

• Baxter

• Asimo

What significant advancement did the IRB-6 robot introduce?

• It was the first electric industrial robot controlled by a microcomputer.

• It was the first robot to be used in space.

• It was the first robot to have vision.

• It was the first robot to walk.

What is a key challenge in developing humanoid robots?

• Ensuring they can fly.

• Making them waterproof.

• Programming them to perform multiple tasks.

• Making them look exactly like humans.

Which robot is considered the first full-scale humanoid robot?

• Wabot I

• Baxter

• Asimo

• BEAR

What is the primary focus of military robot design?

• Aesthetic appearance

• Entertainment

• Functionality

• Cost-effectiveness

What is the purpose of DARPA's robot competitions?

• To create robots for household chores

• To replace human soldiers

• To promote innovation in robotics

• To entertain the public

What is the ultimate goal of developing robots for disaster response?

• To replace human workers

• To perform household tasks

• To send robots into dangerous situations without risking human lives

• To entertain people