What is the main difference between automation and mechanization?
Automation requires minimal or no human input
In a feedback loop, what is the "set point"?
The desired value of a specific quantity
Which part of a robot is equivalent to human muscles?
Electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems
What is an "end-effector"?
A tool at the end of the robotic arm (e.g., a gripper)
What is the most common programming language for PLCs?
Ladder logic
Why are PLCs designed to be "robust"?
To survive in harsh industrial environments
What are "Cobots"?
Collaborative robots that work with humans
What is the function of a sensor in a feedback loop?
Measure physical variables
What does the term "Domotics" refer to?
Home automation systems
What types of robots do you know?
Cartesian robots, Articulated robots, Delta robots, SCARA robots, COBOTs
