Robotics Anatomy
This part of a robot is used to interact with the outside world and can be tailored to achieve specific functions.
ASK
IMAGINE
PLAN
CREATE
TEST
IMPROVE
This is Mr. Chance's favorite military branch.
Air Force
Name a robot which has traveled to Mars
Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, Perseverance, Zhurong, Viking, Phoenix, InSight
This provides the energy to operate the robot and comes in the form of batteries, solar panels, fuel cells, etc...
Power Source
This statement creates a coding "fork in the road" which causes a unique event to occur depending on a subsequent event
If / Else Statement
This is Mr. Chance's favorite airplane
C-130 Hercules
What is the robot "Perseverance" collecting on Mars
Rock Samples
This device or series of devices collects data about the robot's environment, including cameras, microphones, haptics, sonar, and temperature.
Sensors
A list of steps that you can follow to complete a task
Algorithm
Mr Chance's favorite airline
Delta Air Lines
Found an area which appeared to be a delta of fluid running across the surface, which are usually great places to look for signs of life and are rich with rock sediments.
This serves as the "brain" of the robot and processes data from sensors and sends commands to operate effectors.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The action of doing something over and over again
Loop
Mr Chance's favorite place to fly?
Boston / Hawaii / LA / Orlando
Hawaii
What is the ideal power source for a robot in space?
Solar or Nuclear
Robot Hand and Robot Build
What cartoon dog(s) demonstrated the concept of an Algorithm to the class
Bingo and Chili from "Bluey"
Oregon State University
How many total robots have successfully landed on Mars?
8 / 9 / 10 / 11
9