10 Questions
What type of automation system is capable of producing a variety of parts with virtually no time lost for changeovers?
Flexible automation
Which robot was the first mobile robot with the ability to perceive and reason about its surroundings?
Shakey the Robot
What type of automation refers to the use of special purpose equipment to automate a fixed sequence of processing or assembly operations?
Fixed automation
Which robot is capable of reconfiguring its shape and walking in different configurations?
Odex 1
What was the first robot capable of tasks requiring planning, route-finding, and the rearranging of simple objects?
Shakey the Robot
What is the main characteristic of a flexible automation system?
Capable of producing a variety of parts with virtually no time lost for changeovers
What distinguishes fixed automation from flexible automation?
Fixed automation uses special purpose equipment for a fixed sequence of operations
What was notable about Shakey the Robot?
It was the first mobile robot capable of perceiving and reasoning about its surroundings
What capability did Odex 1, the six-legged walking robot, possess?
Reconfiguring its shape and walking in different configurations
What is the defining feature of fixed automation?
Use of special purpose equipment for a fixed sequence of processing or assembly operations
Test your knowledge of automation in production processes with this quiz. Explore the concepts of flexible automation, batch production, mass production, and fixed automation. See how well you understand the different systems used in robotics and piece production.
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