Robotics
Skill Level: 1
Category: Vocational
Original Honor: 2016
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Originating Institution: North American Division
Requirements:
- Define the following terms:
a. Robotics
b. Automation - Briefly describe three examples on how the use of robotics and automation has made an impact on society.
- Briefly describe the following tools:
a. Robotic control systems
b. Motion Control
c. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) - Define computer vision. Give three practical examples of its use.
- Describe and give an example of each of the following types of robotic motion::
a. Rolling
b. Swimming
c. Walking
d. Flying
e. Climbing - Describe what is used as a power source for most robotic applications.
- Describe, draw, or show pictures of a ballbot.
- List four advantages and four disadvantages of automation. Briefly describe each.
- Define and give two practical illustrations on the following types of automation:
a. Home
b. Auto Manufacturing
c. Industrial
d. Mining
e. Retail - Become familiar with any FAA (or equivalent body) regulations governing the operation of robots (including drones) in your locality.
- Discuss with a group the biblical context of the following texts as they relate to the field of automation and robotics:
a. Genesis 1:27
b. Psalm 139:14
c. Proverbs 1:1-7
d. 1 Corinthians 2:16 - List and discuss the relevance of Isaac Asimov’s three rules governing robots.
- Research ideas on robotic construction projects. Based on your research, construct and successfully operate a robot from a kit.