Robot Structure
What is the mechanical framework or skeleton of a robot called?
The structure/frame.
Name one major structural component.
U-channel, beam/rail, bracket, baseplate/grid plate, standoff/spacer, or goTUBE.
What robotics system is featured in the presentation?
goBILDA.
What are standoffs and spacers?
Small cylindrical connectors
Name one type of structural hardware.
Bolts/screws, nuts, washers, or bearings.
Name two things that the robot structure holds together.
Motors, sensors, electronics, wheels, or batteries.
Which component is described as a foundational building component with large center holes?
U-channel.
What are baseplates/grid plates used for?
Mounting controllers, sensors, batteries, and wiring.
What is one purpose of standoffs?
Creating space between robot layers.
What size bolts/screws are often used?
M4.
What is one function of the robot structure?
Supporting the weight of motors and batteries / maintaining alignment / providing mounting points / protecting electronics / allowing expansion and redesign.
What are beams and rails used for?
Frame extensions, robot arms, towers, and mounts.
What is goTUBE?
A strong, hollow square tube.
How can standoffs help prevent electrical problems?
They help prevent electrical short circuits.
What hardware component helps allow rotating components to move smoothly?
Bearings.
Why is maintaining alignment of moving parts important?
It helps the robot's moving components stay properly positioned.
What component connects two structural parts together?
A bracket.
Give two uses of goTUBE.
Robot arms, lifts, or rotating mechanisms.
What is another benefit of creating space between robot layers?
Improved airflow.
Why are nuts used with bolts/screws?
To secure the connection between structural parts.
What are the 3 main functions of a robot's structure?
Support weight, maintain alignment, provide mounting points, protect electronics, and allow expansion/redesign.
Name 2 types of brackets.
90°, 45°, flat joining, and corner brackets
Why is goTUBE useful for robots?
It is lightweight but very strong.
A robot has two layers that are too close together. What component could you use to create space between them?
Standoffs or spacers.
Name all four important fasteners listed in the presentation.
Bolts/screws, nuts, washers, and bearings.