Introduction to Robots Pt. 2!

Question 1

What is the first basic similarity among all robots?

Answer 1

All robots have some kind of mechanical construction, a frame and shape designed to achieve a particular task.

Question 2

What is the second basic similarity among all robots?

Answer 2

Robots have electrical components which power and control the machinery.

Question 3

What is the third basic similarity among all robots?

Answer 3

All robots contain some level of computer programming code.

Question 4

What is robotics?

Answer 4

The term robotics was derived from the word robot. Robotics is an engineering field that focuses on the creation, maintenance, and use of robots.

Question 5

What branches of science and engineering does robotics include?

Answer 5

It includes many branches of science and engineering, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and others.

Question 6

What is one main goal of robotics?

Answer 6

Making the robots perform tasks without constant human intervention.

Question 7

What is another main goal of robotics?

Answer 7

Enabling the robots to make decisions and perform tasks independently.

Question 8

What is a third main goal of robotics?

Answer 8

Programming robots to interact with their surroundings and other machines.

Question 9

What is the fourth main goal of robotics?

Answer 9

Enabling the development of robots with the capability to gather information from their environment using sensors such as cameras and microphones and then utilise that information to make decisions.