AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A general-purpose, programmable machine possessing certain anthropomorphic
character - Correct Answers -Industrial Robot
Name three reasons industrial robots are important - Correct Answers -1. Sub in for
humans in hazardous situations
2. Consistency and accuracy not attainable by humans
3. Reprogrammed
4. Most robots are controlled by computers and can therefore be interfaced to other
computers
A manipulator consists of what 2 parts? - Correct Answers -Joints and Links
Provide relative motion - Correct Answers -Joints
Rigid members between joints - Correct Answers -Links
What are the sections of a robot manipulator and what are their functions? - Correct
Answers -Body-and-arm: For positioning of objects in the robots work volume
Wrist Assembly - for orientation of objects
Name the Five common body-and-arm configurations for industrial
robots - Correct Answers -1. Polar B&A Assembly
2. Cylindrical B&A Assembly
3. Cartesian B&A Assembly
4. Jointed-Arm B&A Assembly
5. Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA)
The part that is attached to the last joint is called: - Correct Answers -End Effector
Name three types of Robot Control Systems - Correct Answers -1. Limited Sequence
Control
2. Playback with point-to-point control
, 3. Playback with continuous path control
4. Intelligent Control
Type of RCS
Pick-and-place operations using mechanical stops to set positions - Correct Answers -
Limited Sequence Control
Type of RCS
Records work cycle as a sequence of points, then plays back the sequence during
program execution - Correct Answers -Play with point-to-point control
Type of RCS
Greater memory capacity and/or interpolation capablility to execute paths - Correct
Answers -Playback with continuous path control
Type of RCS
Exhibits behavior that makes it seem smart. Example: Responds to sensor inputs,
makes decisions, communicates with humans - Correct Answers -Intelligent Control
A special tooling for a robot that enables it to perform a specific task - Correct Answers -
End Effectors
An H Bridge enables you to control the motor in both forward and reverse with a Digital
System. T or F - Correct Answers -True
What are three types of Stepper Motors? - Correct Answers -- Permanent Magnet
- Variable Reluctance
- Hybrid
Servo is the term used of a motor applied on a ____________ system. - Correct
Answers -Closed-loop
What are the 2 types of end effectors, what are their functions and give an example for
each - Correct Answers -1. Grippers - Used to grasp and manipulate objects
Ex. Pick up parts
2. Tools - Used to perform a process
Ex. Spot Welding, Spray Painting
What are internal sensors used for? - Correct Answers -Control position and velocity of
the manipulator joints
To coordinate the operation of a robot with other equiptment in the work cell.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A general-purpose, programmable machine possessing certain anthropomorphic
character - Correct Answers -Industrial Robot
Name three reasons industrial robots are important - Correct Answers -1. Sub in for
humans in hazardous situations
2. Consistency and accuracy not attainable by humans
3. Reprogrammed
4. Most robots are controlled by computers and can therefore be interfaced to other
computers
A manipulator consists of what 2 parts? - Correct Answers -Joints and Links
Provide relative motion - Correct Answers -Joints
Rigid members between joints - Correct Answers -Links
What are the sections of a robot manipulator and what are their functions? - Correct
Answers -Body-and-arm: For positioning of objects in the robots work volume
Wrist Assembly - for orientation of objects
Name the Five common body-and-arm configurations for industrial
robots - Correct Answers -1. Polar B&A Assembly
2. Cylindrical B&A Assembly
3. Cartesian B&A Assembly
4. Jointed-Arm B&A Assembly
5. Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA)
The part that is attached to the last joint is called: - Correct Answers -End Effector
Name three types of Robot Control Systems - Correct Answers -1. Limited Sequence
Control
2. Playback with point-to-point control
, 3. Playback with continuous path control
4. Intelligent Control
Type of RCS
Pick-and-place operations using mechanical stops to set positions - Correct Answers -
Limited Sequence Control
Type of RCS
Records work cycle as a sequence of points, then plays back the sequence during
program execution - Correct Answers -Play with point-to-point control
Type of RCS
Greater memory capacity and/or interpolation capablility to execute paths - Correct
Answers -Playback with continuous path control
Type of RCS
Exhibits behavior that makes it seem smart. Example: Responds to sensor inputs,
makes decisions, communicates with humans - Correct Answers -Intelligent Control
A special tooling for a robot that enables it to perform a specific task - Correct Answers -
End Effectors
An H Bridge enables you to control the motor in both forward and reverse with a Digital
System. T or F - Correct Answers -True
What are three types of Stepper Motors? - Correct Answers -- Permanent Magnet
- Variable Reluctance
- Hybrid
Servo is the term used of a motor applied on a ____________ system. - Correct
Answers -Closed-loop
What are the 2 types of end effectors, what are their functions and give an example for
each - Correct Answers -1. Grippers - Used to grasp and manipulate objects
Ex. Pick up parts
2. Tools - Used to perform a process
Ex. Spot Welding, Spray Painting
What are internal sensors used for? - Correct Answers -Control position and velocity of
the manipulator joints
To coordinate the operation of a robot with other equiptment in the work cell.
