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What is the main difference between automation and robotics?
What is the main difference between automation and robotics?
- Automation involves imitating the actions of people or animals, while robotics involves the design, construction, and operation of a robot. (correct)
- Automation involves moving, sensing surroundings, and responding to changes in the environment, while robotics involves factory work.
- Automation involves performing complicated tasks guided by automatic controls, while robotics involves simple tasks that were dangerous or unpleasant for people.
- Automation involves the design, construction, and operation of a robot, while robotics involves imitating the actions of people or animals.
When were first generation robots designed to perform factory work?
When were first generation robots designed to perform factory work?
- 1961
- Initially in the Washington Auto Show
- In a General Motors automobile factory in New Jersey
- Over 3,000 years ago (correct)
What was the first industrial robot used for in the General Motors automobile factory in New Jersey?
What was the first industrial robot used for in the General Motors automobile factory in New Jersey?
- Spray painting
- Picking up and putting down parts (correct)
- Moving heavy objects
- Welding
What do second generation robots do?
What do second generation robots do?
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What does the term 'SWORDS' refer to in the given text?
What does the term 'SWORDS' refer to in the given text?
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What is the definition of a robot according to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA)?
What is the definition of a robot according to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA)?
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What is the function of medical robots?
What is the function of medical robots?
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According to the JIRA classification, what type of robot is a 'Playback Robot'?
According to the JIRA classification, what type of robot is a 'Playback Robot'?
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What do household robots typically do?
What do household robots typically do?
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What is the purpose of a serial manipulator in robotics?
What is the purpose of a serial manipulator in robotics?
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