Robotics exam Terms Study Guide

Bolt CORRECT ANSWER Created by Boston Dynamics used for military to help DARPA assist war fighters in missions runs 28.3 mph (faster then Usain Bolt) holds record for speed of 4 legged robots Cheetah CORRECT ANSWER 4 legged robot that resembles a cheetah Created by MIT students can run 10 minutes and jump 16 inches Luke CORRECT ANSWER Prosthetic arm that provides direct sensory feedback will give amputees ability to feel their way around like Luke Skywalker HAL CORRECT ANSWER Exoskeleton suit developed by Japan's Tsukuba University and robotics company Cyberdyne designed to expand capabilities of its users who have disabilities Goal keeper CORRECT ANSWER Autonomous and completely automatic weapon system for short range defense of ships against missiles aircraft and fast maneuvering surface vessels (gun on aircraft carrier) Canada Arm2 CORRECT ANSWER Robotic arm that assembled the international Space Station (ISS) routinely used to move supplies equipment and even astronauts Mercedes F015 CORRECT ANSWER Completely autonomous Mercedes Benz research vehicle Xenex CORRECT ANSWER Disinfecting robot sold to hospitals that emits full spectrum high intensity bursts of light that rids surfaces of micro organisms