10 Questions
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.
When were first generation robots designed to perform factory work?
Over 3,000 years ago
What was the first industrial robot used for in the General Motors automobile factory in New Jersey?
Picking up and putting down parts
What do second generation robots do?
Simulate many human functions and respond to changes in their environment
What does the term 'SWORDS' refer to in the given text?
Special Weapons Observation Remote Direct-Action System
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
What is the function of medical robots?
Assisting with surgery, transporting materials, dispensing medicine, and communicating
According to the JIRA classification, what type of robot is a 'Playback Robot'?
Playback Robot
What do household robots typically do?
Vacuum, mow lawn, and clean
What is the purpose of a serial manipulator in robotics?
To control a single platform using several serial chains
Explore the difference between automation, robotics, and the generations of robots in this quiz. Learn about the history of machines designed to imitate human actions and the development of robotic technology.
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