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Robotics Unit 1
Question | Answer |
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Spot welding | used to join two pieces of sheet metal by passing a high electrical current through a small spot where the two pieces touch. |
Arc welding | used to join two heavy, solid pieces of metal with the heat from a high-voltage spark. |
Electrode | consumable metal rod |
CIM | Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
Controller | the "brain" of the robot. |
Teach pendant | a miniature control panel connected directly to the controller with a cable. |
Dead man's switch | A stop switch that requires the operator to hold it continuously |
Mechanical Structure | the backbone of the robot. |
Manipulator | the part of the robot designed to perform the specific task of the robot. It is most commonly in the shape of a multi-jointed arm. |
Inputs | information sent to the robot through sensors. |
Outputs | Signals from the controller that instruct the robot to DO something. |
Brainstorming | The process of creating a pool of ideas for analysis and testing. |
Analysis | all the ideas generated by brainstorming are reviewed and the most promising ideas are kept for further review. |
Prototype | In engineering, the first physical model of a design. |
Optimization | Making modifications to meet all specifications defined in the problem identification stage. |
Presentation | involves delivery of everything needed to actually build your product. |
Iterations | A single cycle through a repeating sequence of steps. |
motor | converts electrical energy into mechanical energy |
PWM | pulse width modulation |
gears | transmit motion and force in machines |
Bearing | component used to reduce friction in a machine |
Shafts | connecting links between the motors, gears and wheels |
Radio control | refers to the use of radio signals to remotely control another device. |
802.11g | radio control standard VEX robots use |
electromagnetic waves | created when electrical impulses are sent through the atmosphere at a specific radio frequency. |
arcade control | you can control the robot’s drive train with one joystick, similar to operating an arcade game. |
vertical channel | moves the robot forwards and backwards. |
horizontal channel | rotates the robot left and right. |