Chapter 12
(Maintaining Robotic Systems)
(Maintaining Robotic Systems)
What does the term rework mean?
Rework means fixing parts that do not meet specifications
True or False?
Robots can learn from their mistakes.
False
True or False?
The technology for fully automated, workerless factories exists today.
True
Motors typically output a lot of speed, but have very little ______
Torque
A solder sucker can remove solder without damaging the circuit board.
True
Preventive maintenance decreases the need for _____.
a large, on-call maintenance crew
The money spent on a new application to prevent the need to spend money in the future is known as ______
Avoidance Costs
What is telerobotics?
A branch of engineering that produces remote control robots.
_______ motors typically only have 180° of rotation.
RC Servo
What factors should be considered when replacing a component?
Voltage, Max Current, Power Rating
What does the term scrap mean?
Scrap are parts that cannot be fixed and must be discarded.
A robotic system may be beneficial if production volume ranges from _____ to _____
medium to high
Operation and ______ is a major robotics industry concern.
Servicing
True or False?
A simple light sensor's internal resistance does not change when light hits its sensor.
False
Why are robots sometimes more productive than humans, even if they do not complete a task faster than humans?
Robots do not suffer from fatigue or need food or rest.
What factors should be considered when replacing a component?
Voltage
Max Current
Power Rating
Why are robots sometimes more productive than humans, even if they do not complete a task faster than humans?
Robots do not suffer from fatigue or need food or rest.
What is not a primary topic included in the FANUC Robotics assessment program?
Robot Applications
What is a bootloader?
A small program that helps transfer program code from a computer to the microcontroller.
What are the three interrelated areas of artificial intelligence?
Robotics, Natural Language Processing, Expert Systems
What is the disadvantage of using a preventative maintenance plan?
The initial cost of implementing the program
In general, _____ are not a major portion of the total cost in producing a product.
direct labor costs
This is a software program that contains a knowledge base acquired from people who are specialists or experts in a certain field.
Expert System
Which of the following should be the first thing to consider when designing a robotic system?
The purpose or mission of the system
Most batteries output ____ V.
1.5V