27.10 - Robot Design Considerations for Disaster Environments
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Practice Questions
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What is a compact design?
💡 Hint: Think about size and maneuverability.
Why is waterproofing important for disaster robots?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of disasters they face.
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What is the primary advantage of a compact robot design?
💡 Hint: Consider where such robots need to operate.
True or False: Shape-memory alloys can reset to their original form when heated.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature can alter materials.
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Design a disaster response robot for an earthquake scenario. Consider the mechanical design, material selection, and energy systems you would choose and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about the specific challenges in an earthquake aftermath.
Analyze why a waterproof and dustproof rating (IP67/68) is vital in adverse environments, providing specific examples from disaster scenarios.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if moisture enters the robot.
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