Introduction to Industrial Robotics
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What were the three original 'Laws of Robotics' proposed by Asimov?

  • A robot may not injure humanity, A robot must protect its own existence, A robot must obey orders given by human beings
  • A robot may not injure a human being, A robot must protect its own existence, A robot must obey orders given by human beings (correct)
  • A robot may not injure a human being, A robot must obey orders given by human beings, A robot must protect its own existence
  • A robot may not injure humanity, A robot may not injure a human being, A robot must obey orders given by human beings

    • Who designed the first industrial robot and what was it originally designed to automate?

  • George Devol, food packaging
  • George Devol, TV picture tubes manufacture (correct)
  • George Devol, clothing production
  • George Devol, automobile assembly

    • Which company developed the Puma (Programmable Universal Machine for Assembly) robot?

  • Adept
  • General Motors
  • Cognex
  • Unimation (correct)

    • What do the emerging applications in small robotics and mobile robots drive in terms of growth?

    <p>Second start-up growth of companies and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What capability do mobile robots have in their environment?

    <p>They have the capability to move around in their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'zeroth law' proposed by Asimov in his 'Laws of Robotics'?

    <p>A robot may not injure humanity or through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed the first industrial robot, and what was its original purpose?

    <p>George Devol designed the first industrial robot, UNIMATE, which originally automated the manufacture of TV picture tubes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Puma 560 Manipulator, and who developed it?

    <p>The Puma 560 Manipulator is a robot developed by Unimation with General Motors design support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade did the robot industry experience rapid growth, leading to the introduction of robotics programs and courses in various engineering departments?

    <p>1980s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of modern robots, and what are their capabilities?

    <p>Modern robots include mobile robots, which have the capability to move around in their environment, and industrial robots (manipulators) with jointed arms and end effectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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