Are You a Robotics Master?

April 21, 2017
Sponsored by Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Think you know it all when it comes to robotics engineering? Take this quiz to see how you stack up. Prove your expertise and be entered to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards!

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Are You a Robotics Master?
If the tolerance on a 5.000î dimension is +/-0 .005,î which of the following dimensions would NOT be within the acceptable range?
5.001î
4.950î
5.005î
4.995î
Which of the following material transfers heat energy most efficiently?
Copper
Steel
Aluminum
Water
If your design requirements for a linear actuating mechanism included high accuracy positioning, which device would you choose?
Pneumatic cylinder
Hydraulic cylinder
Lead screw/ball nut linear actuator
None of the above
What is the most critical aspect of designing a robotic system?
Picking the color
Giving the customer exactly what they asked for
Choosing the cheapest components to maximize profit
Using a systems-based approach in evaluating your design
Which production method has the lowest startup capital outlay?
Sand casting
Plastic extrusion
Forging
Injection molding
What wave form does AC power have?
Straight line
Sine
Square
None of the above
What type of gear set is self-locking?
Ring and pinion
Worm and spur
Non-circular
Bevel
Are You a Robotics Master?
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