1.1.1 - Key Features
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of sensing in robots?
💡 Hint: Think about what a robot can do with its sensors.
Define actuation in the context of robotics.
💡 Hint: Consider how a robot moves or interacts with objects.
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What is the primary function of sensors in a robot?
💡 Hint: Consider what a robot needs to do first to take action.
True or False? All machines are robots.
💡 Hint: Think about the specific features that define robots.
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A robot is navigating a maze using its sensors. It senses walls on two sides but finds an opening ahead. Describe the computation it would perform to decide its next step.
💡 Hint: Consider how the robot prioritizes data from the sensors.
Design a robot that needs to deliver items between two rooms. Explain how it would use sensing, computation, and actuation to complete its task.
💡 Hint: Think about how each feature contributes to the overall function.
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