Robotics Basics + History
True or False: Robotics is the study of engineering and science that includes the design, construction, operation, and use of robots.
True
What is Programming?
Giving instructions to a robot to perform tasks
True or False: Robots don't need power to work.
FALSE; Just like we need food to have energy, robots need power to move, think, and do tasks.
Fill in the blank: Teamwork makes the _______ ______!
Teamwork makes the dream work!
What does AI stand for?
A. Artery Information
B. Art Incompletion
C. Artificial Intellgience
D. Artificial Infusion
C. Artificial Intellgience
What are the four main parts of a robot we talked about in class?
Sensors
Actuators
Controller
Power supply
Fill in the blank: _______ is like a recipe, a list of steps.
Algorithm
Name the 3 Power Supplies we talked about in class
Batteries
Electricity
Solar Power
Fill in the blank:
Design is not only about how it ____but how it ______
Design is not only about how it looks but how it works
True or False: AI is when computers or robots can think and learn like humans
True
Fill in the Blank:
The ______ is the brain of the robot
The ______ is the eyes of the robot
The ______ gives the robot _______ to work
The ________ are the arms and legs of the robot that allow movement
The Controller is the Brain of the Robot
The Sensor is the eyes of the Robot
The Power Supply gives the robot energy to work
The actuators are the arms and legs of the robot that allow movement
True or False: Sequence is making decisions based on certain criteria, like "If it's raining, take an umbrella.
False; Conditions
What are the pros and cons of using batteries?
Basically, Why are batteries good and why are they bad?
Pros: Batteries are portable, so the robot can move around.
Cons: But, they run out of energy and need to be recharged or replaced.
What are some designs we talked about in class?
Give me 2 examples?
Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Sydney Opera House, Iphone, PS4, Water Pitcher, Golden Gate Bridge, The design of the school, The design of the desk
How does AI Help us? Give me 2 examples.
Solve Problems (like finding the best route on maps)
Learn New Things (AI can help with school subjects)
Have Fun (AI makes games and apps more exciting)
Helps in Daily Tasks (like setting reminders or playing music)
Antikythera was discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Antikythera, Greece.
What did they use it for?
It was used to predict astronomical events (like the solar eclipse) and it was highly advanced for its time.
Name all 4 Basic Programming Concepts we talked about in class.
Algorithms
Sequences
Loops
Conditions
A billionaire comes to you to build a robot. She has all the sun in the world and wants to move around.
What power supply would you use to build it?
Solar Power and/or Batteries
Why is Design Important?
Design helps us plan and organize our work.
It saves time and resources by showing us what we need.
What are the cons of AI we talked about in class?
Privacy Concerns (AI might collect a lot of personal data)
Job Changes (AI could change or replace some jobs)
Dependence (We might rely too much on AI for daily tasks)
When was the first industrial robot created and what is it's name?
A. 1950s + Asimo
B. 1920s + Antikythera
C. 1950s + Unimate
D. 150 - 100 BC AI
C. 1950s + Unimate
It was used in factories to lift and move heavy parts.
Ms. Lola talked about 3 programming languages you can try after class the day she taught basic programming, what were they?
If you can give me 2/3 you get the points!
1. Scratch
2. Python for Kids
3. Blockly
A billionaire comes to you to build a robot.
They have no sun. They want to be inside to use it. They don't care if they move or not. They have a cat, dog, and fish. They are allergic to metals.
What power supply would you use?
Electricity
No sun = Can't be Solar Power
They don't care if they move or not BUT they are allergic to metals so it CAN'T be batteries
The only other option is electricity. The cat, dog, and fish don't matter LolIn class, we talked about 3 things we should do when we work as a team.
What are they?
Share your ideas with your team.
Listen and respect everyone’s suggestions.
Combine/Collaborate ideas to create the best possible design.
What was the first game to use AI and at what period?
Chess and the 1950s