15.2.1 - Ground-Based Robots
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Practice Questions
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What type of robots are used for inspecting bridges and tunnels?
💡 Hint: Think about what robots are mainly used on the ground.
What does LiDAR stand for?
💡 Hint: What does the term start with 'L'?
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What type of structures can ground-based robots inspect?
💡 Hint: Think about where these robots are usually deployed.
True or False? Ground-based robots increase the risk of human error in inspections.
💡 Hint: Does automation help or hurt accuracy?
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Evaluate the effectiveness of integrating ground-based robots for ongoing infrastructure inspections over a manual approach in a busy urban area.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of automation versus human-led inspections.
Design a hypothetical study comparing the costs associated with manual inspections versus using ground-based robots over ten years.
💡 Hint: Think about upfront costs versus benefits over time.
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