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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?

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?

Spray painting

Picking up and putting down parts (correct)

Moving heavy objects

Welding

What do second generation robots do?

Simulate many human functions and respond to changes in their environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'SWORDS' refer to in the given text?

Special Weapons Observation Remote Direct-Action System Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a robot according to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA)?

A reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks Signup and view all the answers