Practice Case Studies and Applications in Civil Engineering - 8.8 | 8. Integration of Sensors and Actuators in Robotic Systems | Robotics and Automation - Vol 1
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Case Studies and Applications in Civil Engineering

8.8 - Case Studies and Applications in Civil Engineering

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What sensors are commonly used in drones for structural inspection?

💡 Hint: Think about which sensors help with visual data.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of using robotic arms for bricklaying.

💡 Hint: Consider what being precise means in construction.

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Question 1

What is LiDAR used for in drones?

Measuring temperature
Detecting cracks
Providing GPS data

💡 Hint: Think about what LiDAR can visualize.

Question 2

True or False: Robotic arms can only be used for bricklaying.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the different capacities of robotic arms.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how the integration of robots can transform traditional construction methods and what implications it may have on labor practices.

💡 Hint: Consider both the operational and ethical impacts.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a design for a robotic system that uses multiple sensor types for an urban construction site. Describe how these sensors will interact.

💡 Hint: Think about how sensors cooperate and multiply their advantages.

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