Automated Systems: Foundation Homework Questions

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A company inspects oil pipelines in the North Sea. They use robots instead of deep sea divers. The robots ensure that oil pipelines can be used all year round.

Give two reasons why the robots would be better than a deep sea diver at completing this task. KU2 (2 points)

Use the following words to complete the sentences. Each word can only be used once. PS

1. The robots are fitted with _______ to detect the position of the pipeline.
2. They use _____ which is sent to the computer controlling the robot.
3. The computer then decides what ___ to take next.
4. Instructions are sent and the ____ move the robot away from the pipeline. (4 points)

How does the robot know the correct way to carry out a task? PS (1 point)

Originally the divers completed this task of inspecting the oil pipeline. They were trained using a computer program. Name the program PS (1 point)

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communication
simulation

What two effects has the use of robots had on the deep sea diver's jobs? PS (2 points)

The robot working on the pipeline is a mobile robot. Name another type of robot. KU (1 point)

The mobile robot has many working parks that are like the human body. Match the correct word to the sentence PS (3 points per match)

	waist	A. The ___ allows the whole robot to turn through 360 degrees.
	wrist	B. The ___ allows the robot's hand to turn.
	shoulder	C. The ___ moves the robot's arm up or down.

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