Question 1

Which company developed a controller capable of controlling eight robots or 72 axes of movement and a robot with a human torso?

Accepted Answer

MOTOMAN, a brand of Yaskawa Electric Corporation, developed a controller capable of controlling multiple robots and axes, as well as a robot with a human-like torso.

Question 2

Tasks that are repetitive in nature fall under which of the following Ds of robotics?

Accepted Answer

Tasks that are repetitive in nature are often considered dull, which is why they are commonly automated using robotics. This allows humans to focus on more complex and engaging tasks.

Question 3

Which of the following robots was considered by industry as the first useful robot?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Working in a radioactive environment is an example of a ____________ task.

Accepted Answer

Working in a radioactive environment is considered dangerous due to the health risks associated with exposure to radiation.

Question 5

Tasks that require one to bend and twist at the same time while carrying a load is an example of a ____________ task.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Who developed the SCARA type robot?

Accepted Answer

Hiroshi Makino at Yamanashi University in Japan developed the SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) type robot in the early 1980s. This design is particularly suited for high-speed assembly tasks.

Question 7

Augusta Ada King is famous for _______________.

Accepted Answer

Augusta Ada King, known as Ada Lovelace, is famous for writing what is considered the first computer program. She worked on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine.

Question 8

What is an industrial robot as defined by RIA?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Tasks that involve grease would fall under which of the following Ds of robotics?

Accepted Answer

Tasks involving grease are typically considered "dirty," which is one of the categories of tasks robots are often employed to handle due to the undesirability for humans to perform such tasks.

Question 10

What are the four Ds of robotics,and what is an example of each?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The Dexter Bot,LBR iiwa,UR,and Baxter robot ______________.

Accepted Answer

The Dexter Bot, LBR iiwa, UR (Universal Robots), and Baxter are all examples of collaborative robots (cobots) designed to work alongside human workers safely, without the need for a safety cage.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is not true of 2015?

Accepted Answer

In 2015, Rethink Robotics did release Sawyer, a significant event in the robotics industry. Additionally, there was indeed a focus on enhancing robots through better sensors and software, reflecting a trend towards making robots more intelligent and adaptable. FANUC's announcement of a collaboration with Cisco to increase the connectivity and intelligence of manufacturing systems was also true. However, the statement about Yaskawa Motoman's dual-arm robot entering its fifth generation of development does not align with specific known events or announcements from 2015, making it the incorrect statement.

Question 13

The Jacquard Loom used ______________ to change the operation of the loom.

Accepted Answer

The Jacquard Loom used punch card control to change the operation of the loom, allowing for the automatic production of complex woven patterns.

Question 14

Which of the following has the honor of the first robot-human handshake in space?

Accepted Answer

Robonaut 2 achieved the honor of the first robot-human handshake in space aboard the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone in human-robotic collaboration.

Question 15

The AC induction motor,a radio-controlled boat design,and the world's first AC power plant are all credited to __________.

Accepted Answer

Nikola Tesla is credited with the invention of the AC induction motor, the development of radio-controlled boats, and the creation of the world's first AC power plant, showcasing his pioneering work in the field of alternating current (AC) technology.

Question 16

What are three things that Nikola Tesla is famous for?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Who created the microchip?

Accepted Answer

Jack Kilby is credited with the invention of the integrated circuit, also known as the microchip, while working at Texas Instruments in 1958.

Question 18

Who created the word "robot"?

Accepted Answer

The word "robot" was created by Karel Capek, a Czech writer, for his play "R.U.R." ("Rossum's Universal Robots") in 1920.

Question 19

Who gave the world a mathematical representation of how voltage,current,and resistance interact?

Accepted Answer

Georg Simon Ohm is credited with formulating Ohm's Law, which describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit.

Question 20

The ISO standard ISO/TS 15066:2016 specifies __________________.

Accepted Answer

ISO/TS 15066:2016 specifies the safety requirements for collaborative industrial robots, focusing on the collaboration between humans and robots in a shared workspace.

Quiz 2: Introduction to Industrial Robotics