6 - Chapter Summary
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What is the primary function of a sensor in robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about the senses of humans.
Name one application of ultrasonic sensors.
💡 Hint: Consider how robots can navigate around objects.
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What device allows robots to perceive their environment?
💡 Hint: Consider what functions as a sense in our own bodies.
True or False: Sensor fusion leads to less accurate data.
💡 Hint: Think about how combining multiple inputs can clarify details.
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You need to design a robot that can navigate a dark environment. Choose appropriate sensors and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how your sensors will help the robot 'see' in the dark.
Explain how incorrect calibration of a touch sensor could affect a robot's performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how a human would react differently when misjudging a distance.
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