Mechanical Design
What is an end effector? List some examples
End effectors are tools attached for specific tasks.
Hammers, screwdriver, drill, flamethrower
Describe wheeled mobility. What are the constraints?
Mobility using wheels! Terrain is the constraints obvi
What is the key to a robot's intelligence?
Sensing and Perception
_______ and ________ are the eyes and ears of robots
Sensing, Perception
Branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots
Robotics
What is Kinematics?
What is Dynamics?
Kinematics: study of motion WITHOUT considering forces
Dynamics: study of motion WITH considering forces
Describe legged mobility. What are the constraints?
Mobility using legs! Can be bipedal or quadrupedal.
Constraints are stability / gravity management
What type of sensor involves detecting proximity and heat?
Infrared
_________ enable interaction with the environment, while _________ algorithms provide understanding
Sensors, Perception
Why study robotics?
Teamwork and collaboration, as well as gathering knowledge in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
When do we use metals?
When do we use plastics?
When do we use composites?
Metals are strong and durable, used in structural components
Plastics are lightweight, used to non-load-bearing parts
Composites are a high strength-to-weight ratio, used in aerospace
Which mobility option has to deal with Pitch, Roll, and Yaw?
Aerial
What type of sensor has a high computational demand?
Camera
What type of perception algorithm involves interpreting human gestures for interaction?
Gesture Recognition
What is a joint? What is a link?
Joints provide movement
Links connect other joints
What is injection molding?
Involves a cast, which is filled with a liquid that solidifies
Which mobility option has to deal with suspension and shock absorption?
Wheeled
What type of sensor is primarily used in space exploration?
It involves emitting laser beams and measuring reflected light
Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging)
What is the act of combining data from multiple sensors for more accurate and robust perception?
Sensor Fusion
Why implement a robot into your workspace in the first place?
Robots can do things that might be considered too dangerous or difficult for humans
What is soft robotics?
Using soft, flexible materials for versatile movement
What are the two considerations when dealing with amphibious and submersible kinematics?
Buoyancy and Propulsion Mechanisms
What is an IMU? What does it do? Provide an example :P
An IMU is an Inertial Measurement Unit. An example would be an odometer, gyroscope, or barometer.
A Tesla is an example of a ___________
Autonomous Vehicle
The Mars Rover is an example of what type of robot? What type of mobility does it have?
Autonomous vehicle, it uses a complex wheeled mobility