Automated Systems: General Homework Questions

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The mobile robot shown is used in a nuclear power station to move nuclear fuel from one part of the power station to another. A closed loop system enables the mobile robot to follow the white lines shown in the diagram. How is the mobile robot able to detect the white lines? PS (1 point)

The mobile robots are fitted with pressure sensors to detect if the robot bumps into anything. Suggest two other safety measures that could be used to guard against people being injured by the robots. PS (2 points)

Without the mobile robots, people would have to carry out the jobs that the robots currently do.

Describe two benefits of using mobile robots to do theses tasks.PS (2 points)

Outline one disadvantage of the robots for the workforce.PS (1 point)

The temperature of the nuclear reactor has to be very carefully controlled.
It is controlled in real-time.

Why must a real-time system be used here? PS (2 points)

Suggest two other ways in which the computer could be used to control the power station environment.PS (2 points)

Some employees have had their jobs changed since the robots were introduced. How could the use of robots improve working conditions of employees?PS (1 point)

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