Robotics Quiz

What is the term coined by Karel Čapek in his play 'R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)'?

• Cybernetics

• Robot

• Automaton

• Android

Which of the following is a key milestone in the history of robotics?

• The invention of the first numerically controlled (NC) machine in 1958

• The Mars Exploration Rovers landing on Mars in the 2000s

• The first programmable robot, Elsie, developed in the 1940s

• The development of Shakey, the first robot capable of reasoning and planning in 1969

What type of robots are commonly used in car manufacturing for tasks like welding and painting?

• Articulated Robots

• Mobile Robots

• Service Robots

• Humanoid Robots

Which technology enables robots to learn from data and improve their performance over time?

• Computer Vision

• Machine Learning

• Neural Networks

• Control Systems

What is a challenge in the development of AI-powered robots that requires large amounts of data for training?

• Data Acquisition and Training

• Ethical Considerations

• Safety and Security

• Enhanced Capabilities

Which type of sensors provide robots with information about their internal state, such as joint positions and velocities?

• Proximity Sensors

• Proprioceptive Sensors

• Force Sensors

• Vision Sensors

What is the main benefit of AI in robotics that empowers robots with improved intelligence, perception, and decision-making?

• New Applications and Opportunities

• Improved Efficiency and Productivity

• Enhanced Capabilities

• Autonomy and Adaptability

Which technology allows robots to map their environment, plan their movements, and navigate autonomously?

• Control Systems

• Machine Learning

• Planning and Navigation Algorithms

• Neural Networks

What is a key consideration in the future of AI in robotics that focuses on enhancing robot intelligence and ensuring safety in human-robot interaction?

• Emergence of robots with greater social intelligence

• Enhanced human-robot collaboration with seamless interaction

• Development of more robust and general-purpose AI algorithms

• Energy efficiency

Which type of actuators are commonly used in industrial robots for tasks like welding and assembly, utilizing compressed air to generate powerful and fast motions?

• Force Sensors

• Pneumatic actuators

• Electric Motors

• Hydraulic actuators