6.2 ROBOTICS

Question 1

Give three characteristics of a robot.

Answer 1

• It is programmable
• Can move
• Has Electrical components

Question 2

Give two advantages of the farmer using an automated robot to plant seeds

Answer 2

• The robot is more accurate when planting seeds
• The robot does not need to take breaks

Question 3

Give two disadvantages of the farmer using an automated robot to plant seeds.

Answer 3

• The robot may have been expensive to purchase
• The robot may need maintenance and this may be costly

Question 4

The robot is adapted to have machine learning capabilities.

Explain how this will improve the robot.

Answer 4

• The robot can now adapt itself by changing its own rules/data/ processes
• The robot will become more efficient