Robotics: Module 5 and Module 6 - Answers
Module 5: Sensors in Robotics
1. Proprioceptive Sensors in Robotics (Marks: 4)
Proprioceptive sensors measure internal parameters such as position, orientation, velocity, and force. Types
include:
- Encoders
- Gyroscopes
- Accelerometers
- Inclinometers
- Current/Voltage Sensors
2. Exteroceptive Sensors in Robotics (Marks: 6)
Exteroceptive sensors measure the external environment. Types include:
- Vision Sensors
- LIDAR
- RADAR
- Ultrasonic Sensors
- Infrared Sensors
- GPS
3. Touch (Tactile) Sensors (Marks: 2)
Detect physical contact or pressure using force-sensitive resistors, capacitive touch sensors, etc.
4. Proximity Sensors (Marks: 5)
Detect nearby objects without contact. Types:
- IR Sensors
- Ultrasonic Sensors
- Capacitive Sensors
- Inductive Sensors
- Laser-Based Sensors
Robotics: Module 5 and Module 6 - Answers
5. Range Sensors (Marks: 2)
Measure distance to an object using LIDAR, IR, and ultrasonic tech.
6. Parameters of Range Sensors (Marks: 4)
- Range
- Accuracy
- Resolution
- Field of View
- Update Rate
- Power Consumption
- Environmental Tolerance
7. Force Sensors (Marks: 2)
Measure force applied on a surface. Used in grippers and joints.
8. Piezoelectric Force Sensors (Marks: 3)
Generate voltage under mechanical stress. Used in precision robotic tasks.
9. Light Sensors (Marks: 6)
Types:
- Photodiodes
- Phototransistors
- LDRs
- Color Sensors
- Laser Light Sensors
- Ambient Light Sensors
10. Pressure Sensors (Marks: 6)
Types:
- Piezoresistive
- Capacitive
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- Strain Gauge
- Optical
- MEMS
- Tactile Arrays
Module 6: Industrial and Medical Robots
1. Industrial Robots and Characteristics (Marks: 2)
Programmable machines used in manufacturing. Characteristics:
- High precision
- Programmable
- Continuous operation
- Multiple DoF
2. Types of Industrial Robots (Marks: 4)
- Articulated
- SCARA
- Cartesian
- Delta
- Cylindrical
3. Advantages of Industrial Robots (Marks: 4)
- Increased Productivity
- Better Precision
- Worker Safety
- Cost Efficiency
4. Robots in Medical Field (Marks: 6)
Applications:
- Surgical Assistants
- Rehab Robots
Robotics: Module 5 and Module 6 - Answers
- Medical Delivery
- Disinfection
- Radiation Therapy
- Telepresence
5. Surgical and Diagnostic Robots (Marks: 5)
- Surgical: Precise, minimally invasive (e.g., da Vinci)
- Diagnostic: Imaging, sampling (e.g., capsule endoscopy)
6. Household Robots (Marks: 6)
Applications:
- Vacuuming
- Lawn Mowing
- Surveillance
- Companion Robots
- Smart Assistants
- Cleaning
