Robotics

Question 1

Name applications of robots in factories.

Answer 1

– welding parts together
– spray-painting panels on a car
– fitting windscreens to cars
– cutting out metal parts to a high precision
– bottling and labelling plants
– warehouses (automatic location of items)

Question 2

What is robotics?

Answer 2

Robotics is a branch of (computer) science that focuses on the design, construction, and operation of robots.

Question 3

in the home

Answer 3

– autonomous floor sweepers
– autonomous lawn mower
– ironing robots (for example, ‘dressman’)
– pool cleaning
– automatic window cleaners
– entertainment (‘friend’ robots)

Question 4

Drones

Answer 4

– unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are drones that are
either remotely controlled or totally autonomous
using embedded systems
– can be used in reconnaissance (for example, taking
aerial photographs)
– can be used to make parcel deliveries (for example,
Amazon).