Design and Engineering
What geometric shape is strongest for building stable structures?
Triangles
What does a “for loop” do in most programming languages?
Allows a block of code to be executed repeatedly.
What’s the main function of a sensor in a robot?
Gathering information about its enviroment
What’s the difference between DNA and RNA?
DNA is double-stranded and stores genetic instructions; RNA is single-stranded and helps make proteins.
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
What’s the purpose of a gusset in structural design?
To stregthen where joints meet
What’s the difference between compiling and interpreting code?
Compiling translates the entire code into machine code ahead of time, resulting in a faster executable file. Interpreting translates and executes the code line by line at runtime, which is generally slower but offers more flexibility.
What’s the difference between autonomous and remote-controlled systems?
Autonomous systems make their own decisions using internal logic and sensors to operate without human intervention, while remote-controlled systems require a human operator to directly command and control their every action
What’s the role of a control group in an experiment?
Show as a base for comparisim
What invention revolutionized communication in the 1800s?
Telegraph
What does CAD software help engineers do?
CAD software helps engineers create, modify, and analyze 2D and 3D designs with greater accuracy and efficiency than manual drafting
What is an algorithim in coding?
An algorithm is a set of well-defined, step-by-step instructions for solving a problem or accomplishing a specific task. Think
What’s the function of a microcontroller in robotics?
A microcontroller functions as the "brain" of a robot by collecting data from sensors, processing it according to a pre-written program, and then controlling the robot's output devices like motors and lights to perform specific tasks
What’s the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
Quantitative data is numerical, while qualitative data is descriptive
What’s the purpose of a patent in technology?
The purpose of a patent in technology is to grant the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell their invention for a limited time.
How does truss geometry affect load distribution in bridge design under dynamic stress?
Using triangular units to redirect forces from moving loads and prevent vibration
What’s the difference between synchronous and asynchronous execution in programming?
The main difference is that synchronous is "blocking" (one task at a time), while asynchronous is "non-blocking" (multiple tasks at once).
What is pathfinding in robotics?
Pathfinding in robots is a complex process that allows them to navigate autonomously from a starting point to a destination while avoiding obstacles.
What is CRISPR?
CRISPR is a gene-editing technology that allows scientists to precisely cut and modify DNA
What is interdisciplinarry collaboration?
Interdisciplinary collaboration is when people from different academic or professional fields work together to achieve a common goal by sharing their unique knowledge and skills
What is important in making a structure for earthquake resistance?
Site selection, structural design, and the use of high-quality, flexible materials
What’s the role of abstraction in software design?
Abstraction simplifies software design by hiding complex details and focusing on essential features
What is inverse kimetatics?
Inverse kinematics is the process of calculating the joint angles and positions of a robotic arm
What is statistical regression?
Statistical regression is a method used to find the relationship between two or more variables, where one or more independent variables are used to predict the value of a dependent variable
What is LiDAR?
Lidar is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light pulses to measure distances and create high-resolution 3D maps of the Earth's surface and other environments.