Quiz: How much do you know about robotics?

Questions

  1. Who is considered the father of robotics?
  2. What is the term for a robot that mimics human appearance?
  3. Name the robotic arm used in manufacturing.
  4. Which sensor is commonly used in robots for obstacle detection?
  5. What does “AI” stand for in robotics context?
  6. Name the robot used by NASA for space exploration.
  7. What is the term for programming robots to perform tasks automatically?
  8. Which type of robot is designed for underwater exploration?
  9. Name the process by which robots learn from their environment.
  10. What is the main purpose of a LiDAR sensor?

Answers

  1. Isaac Asimov (not a real person but known for robotics literature), or Joseph Engelberger as the father of robotics
  2. Humanoid robot
  3. Industrial robotic arm (e.g., articulated robot)
  4. Ultrasonic or infrared sensors
  5. Artificial Intelligence
  6. Mars rovers (e.g., Perseverance)
  7. Automation
  8. Underwater robot or Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
  9. Machine learning or Reinforcement Learning
  10. To map surroundings accurately