6.2 ROBOTICS

Question 1

what is meant by robotics

Answer 1

branch of computer science that incorporates the design, construction, and operation of robots.

Question 2

What are some examples of robotics?

Answer 2

factory equipment, domestic robots, and drones.

Question 3

3 laws of robotics.

Answer 3

1. A robot may not injure a human through action or inaction.
2. A robot must obey orders given by humans unless it comes into conflict with law 1.
3. A robot must protect itself unless this conflicts with law 1.

Question 4

Further examples of robots in factory equipment.

Answer 4

• welding parts together
• spray-painting panels on a car
• fitting windscreens to cars

Question 5

Further examples of robots in home(domestic).

Answer 5

• pool cleaning
• autonomous floor sweepers
• autonomous lawn mower

Question 6

Further examples of robots in drones.

Answer 6

can be used to make parcel deliveries (for example, Amazon)

Question 7

1st characteristic of a robot.

Answer 7

• “has a mechanical structure or framework”.
• It is made up of many parts such as motors, hydraulic pipes, actuators, and circuit boards.

Question 8

2nd characteristic of a robot.

Answer 8

• It has electrical components, such as sensors, microprocessors, and actuators.
• These components allow it to function.

Question 9

3rd characteristic of a robot.

Answer 9

• It is programmable.
• It has a microprocessor (controller) that determines the action to be taken to perform a certain task and the microprocessor (controller) relies on data sent from sensors or cameras
  etc.

Question 10

4th characteristic of a robot.

Answer 10

• It has the ability to sense its surroundings.
• done via sensors
• All the sensor data is sent to a microprocessor.

Question 11

5th characteristic of a robot.

Answer 11

• It has a degree of movement.
• It can make use of wheels, cogs, pistons, gear etc. to carry out functions such as turning,
  twisting, moving backwards/forwards, gripping, or lifting.

Question 12

General/Common Advantages of using Robots rather than humans:

Answer 12

1. They are more efficient than a human.
2. They are more accurate than a human and make fewer mistakes.
3. They can work 24/7 continuously and do not need to take breaks.
4. They can replace humans working in a dangerous environment and hazardous conditions.
5. They have a higher/greater productivity than a human.

Question 13

General/Common Disadvantages of using Robots rather than humans:

Answer 13

• They are expensive to buy and set up in the first place/initially.
• They can replace labor which leads to unemployment and increased redundancy payments.
• They can find it difficult to do non-standard tasks.
• They are expensive to maintain and repair