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Science Terms
Science Terminology
Term | Definition |
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CAD | computer aided drafting/design |
Scale Drawing | drawing of an object that is not true size but that is in the correct proportions |
Aesthetics | products design to have an enjoyable appearance |
Ergonomics | how comfortable something is to use |
Model | replica of the proposed project |
Prototype | Manufacturing a working full scale model |
Design Process | the process of planning a project or product |
Constraints | limit on a design solution |
Brainstorming | a group problem solving method of coming up with several alternate designs |
Trade off | an exchange of benefits and disadvantages of one of those for another solution |
control | a method of regulating system the controllers can be hydraulic, penunamatic, or electrict |
sensor | used to obtain information about the robots enviorment |
optical sensor | sensor having to do with light or sight |
tactile | relating to sense or touch |
designeed result | the standard to which the actual output is compared to the goal |
actual result | realized output of the system not necesarly the designed result |
open loop system | a system that needs a contribution from a person to complete its task |
automation | `the use of control systems for operating equipment |
system | a interacting group of items forming an unified whole |
subsystem | a system that is a part of a larger system |
gear | a toothed machine part such as a wheel or cylinder that meshes with another tooth part |
pulley | a wheel with a grooved rim around the wheel which a cord passes |
drive system | transmit power from the engine to the driving wheels |
gear ratio | the ratio of speed of the rotation of the powered gear |