Introduction to Robotics

What is the primary focus of the branch of computer science that deals with simulating intelligent behaviors?

Collecting and storing data
Developing hardware for drones
Designing user interfaces for end-effectors
Simulating human-like intelligence in computers (correct)

What is a characteristic of Narrow AI?

Ability to learn from vast amounts of data
Better at doing one specific task compared to a human (correct)
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Ability to adapt to new tasks

What is an example of an application of Expert Systems?

Facial features recognition
Smart home devices
Autonomous cars
Oil and mineral prospecting (correct)

What is a disadvantage of Expert Systems?

High set up and maintenance costs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of AI that uses knowledge and inference to solve problems?

Expert System (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Strong AI?

Much better at doing many different tasks compared to a human (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Inference Engine in an Expert System?

To process the user's answers and draw conclusions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Knowledge Base in an Expert System?

To store all the available authentic knowledge and information about an area/areas of expertise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sensors in robots?

To receive and process information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using robots in industries?

Improved safety and reduced labor costs (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Expert System interact with the user?

Through dialogue boxes, command prompts, or other input methods (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rules Base in an Expert System?

To contain the inference rules used by the Inference Engine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between independent and dependent robots?

Autonomy vs. human control (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of using robots in agriculture?

To reduce labor costs and improve efficiency (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are the yes/no questions in an Expert System designed?

Based on previous answers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of end-effectors in robots?

To perform specific tasks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in setting up an Expert System?

Collecting and checking information about a particular area of expertise by experts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of using robots in industries?

Difficulty with non-standard tasks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of building a knowledge base?

To store all the information required by the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an inference engine?

To apply rules to the knowledge base to draw conclusions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is machine learning?

A type of AI that automatically learns and adapts to its own processes and/or data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of machine learning?

It offers fast and accurate outcomes due to its powerful processing capability (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the data provided to the robot in the puzzle example?

To allow the robot to adapt to its location and avoid dead ends (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of testing an expert system?

To ensure that the system works as needed and there are no errors (B) Signup and view all the answers