Robots and Robotics Quiz: 15 Technology Questions
From ancient automata to surgical robots, robotics has transformed our world. Artificial intelligence, drones, Mars rovers… Are you up to date with this technological revolution?
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Frequently asked questions: Robots & Robotics
Here is a preview of what awaits you in this robots and robotics quiz: 15 multiple choice questions, each with a detailed explanation so you can learn while you play. Below are a few sample questions (and their answers, so no peeking before you play!).
How many laws of robotics did Isaac Asimov formulate in his novels?
Answer: 3. Isaac Asimov formulated 3 laws of robotics in 1942. The first states that a robot may not harm a human being. He later added a "zeroth law" protecting humanity as a whole.
Where does the word "robot" come from?
Answer: From the Czech "robota" (forced labour). The word "robot" comes from the Czech "robota", meaning forced labour. It was introduced in 1920 by the writer Karel Čapek in his play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots).
Which component allows a robot to detect obstacles around it?
Answer: The sensor. Sensors (ultrasonic, lidar, infrared, camera) allow robots to perceive their surroundings and avoid obstacles. They are the robot's "senses", essential for autonomous navigation.
What is a robotic exoskeleton?
Answer: A mechanical suit worn on the body to boost physical abilities. A robotic exoskeleton is a mechanical structure worn on the body that amplifies strength or assists mobility. It is used in medical rehabilitation and in industry to reduce worker fatigue.
Which test, proposed by Alan Turing in 1950, assesses whether a machine can imitate human intelligence?
Answer: The Turing test. The Turing test, proposed in 1950, assesses whether a machine can hold a conversation indistinguishable from a human's. If a judge cannot tell the machine from the human, the machine "passes" the test.
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