Industrial Robot Basics
What is the primary function of an industrial robot?
To automate repetitive or dangerous tasks in manufacturing
What is the main goal of Industry 4.0?
To create smart factories with interconnected systems for improved efficiency and productivity
What is the main difference between traditional industrial robots and collaborative robots?
Collaborative robots are designed to work safely alongside humans without the need for safety cages.
What is the role of a PLC in industrial automation?
To control machinery and processes by executing programmed instructions.
What is the term for robots that can learn and adapt from their environment and experiences?
Autonomous or Intelligent robots
Name the three most common robot categories
Application, Structure, Control Method
The Internet of Things (IoT)
What is the common application of collaborative robots?
Assembly, packaging, machining, quality inspection
What type of sensor is typically used to detect the presence of an object without physical contact?
Proximity sensor: Infrared, Ultrasonic, Magnetic
What is "digital twin" technology?
A digital replica of a physical entity used for simulation and analysis
What is the term for the programmable brain of a robot that controls its movements?
Controller or robot controller
What is the role of big data in Industry 4.0?
To analyze large sets of data for better decision-making and process optimization
Name a popular brand of collaborative robots
Universal Robots, Rethink Robotics, KUKA
What does SCADA stand for?
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
What is the major benefit of using AI in robotics?
Improved decision-making and automation capabilities through advanced data analysis
Which type of industrial robot has a rotary base and multiple rotary joints?
Articulated robot.
Name three key technology that enables Industry 4.0?
Data Analytics | IoT | Advanced Robotics | Additive Manufacturing | Cyber Security | Cloud Computing
What safety feature is commonly found in collaborative robots to prevent injury?
Force and torque sensing to detect and respond to human contact.
What is the purpose of Human-Machine Interface (HMI)?
Name one emerging computing technology that is expected significantly impact industrial automation
Quantum computing, Edge computing
What does the term "end-effector" refer to in robotics?
The device at the end of a robotic arm, such as a gripper, tool, or sensor.
What does the term "cyber-physical system" (CPS) mean?
A systems that integrates computation, networking, and physical processes.
What is the term for the standards that govern the safety of collaborative robots?
ISO/TS 15066.
Name a common communication protocol used in industrial automation
What is "cobotics"?