ROBOTS 201 CORRECT 100%
Which of the following statements describes an industrial robot? An industrial robot is a:
- ANSWER Reprogrammable machine used to perform repetitive manufacturing tasks.
Which type of joints allows rotation around an axis and is typically found in robotic
arms? - ANSWER Revolute joints
Which coordinate system uses the robot's foundation as its point of origin? - ANSWER
Base coordinate system
What is artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence is: - ANSWER Software programming
containing rules to guide a robot's behavior based on sensor feedback.
What robots are, generally, anchored to the ground or a structure and often feature a
robotic arm? - ANSWER Stationary robots
What is the most commonly used type of robot and features a series of revolute joints
and a tool at the end of a wrist joint that can interact with other parts? - ANSWER
Robotic arm
Which type of robotic arm has joints that move independently of one another? -
ANSWER Serial robotic arm
Which material-handling robot operation involves distributing materials from one
location to another, such as painting or shot blasting? - ANSWER Dispensing Unit
Which robot programming tool allows an engineer to use a digital re-creation of the
robot and the manufacturing environment in order to create the instructions for a robot
to perform a task? - ANSWER Simulator
Which type of robot has three prismatic joints that allow linear movement in the x, y, and
z axes? - ANSWER Cartesian robot
Which of the following industries is the largest user of robotic welding? - ANSWER
Automotive
What must all engineers and operators wear to help protect them from the hazards of
working with robots? - ANSWER Personal protective equipment (PPE)
What is the maximum number of degrees of freedom for an industrial robot? - ANSWER
6
Which axis describes rotational movement around the z axis? - ANSWER c axis