Selected MCQ

Current Question
What sensor does a robot use for mapping its surroundings using laser beams?
  • A. Gyroscope
  • B. Lidar
  • C. GPS
  • D. Thermometer
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
LiDAR uses laser pulses to measure distances and help create a map of the environment.
Related Question 1
Which concept involves using sensor data to create a 3D model of a city or facility?
  • A. Digital wallet
  • B. Digital twin
  • C. Virtual machine
  • D. Quantum replica
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Digital twins can model entire environments or systems in real-time using sensor data.
Related Question 2
What is the main benefit of using a parallel kinematic robot structure?
  • A. Lower cost
  • B. Higher stiffness and precision for certain tasks
  • C. Requires fewer motors
  • D. It can hover
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Parallel structures, such as delta robots, provide high stiffness and precision for tasks like pick-and-place.
Related Question 3
Which of these is an example of a proprioceptive sensor on a robot?
  • A. Accelerometer
  • B. Camera
  • C. Lidar
  • D. GPS
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Proprioceptive sensors (like accelerometers/gyroscopes) measure a robot’s internal state (motion, orientation).
Related Question 4
What is the advantage of using ROS (Robot Operating System)?
  • A. It designs robot hardware
  • B. It provides a standard platform for robot software components
  • C. It replaces the operating system
  • D. It secures robot networks
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
ROS offers tools and libraries to simplify robot software development and integration.
Related Question 5
What is the main function of SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) in autonomous robots?
  • A. Encrypt communication
  • B. Map the environment while tracking the robot’s position
  • C. Manage power distribution
  • D. Control joint actuators
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
SLAM enables a robot to build a map of an unknown environment while simultaneously tracking its own position.