Control Process

Question 1

What is Robotics?

Answer 1

Devices that are programmed to do things by giving them a set of instructions

Question 2

What is Bionics?

Answer 2

This is used alongside robotics. This is where nature is used when designing modern technology.

Question 3

What is an example of Input?

Answer 3

Passive infrared sensors (PIR) are used in a robot’s arm and will tell the computer if it is near an object

Question 4

What is an example of Output?

Answer 4

If the computer tells it to, the robotic arm will continue to move by a very small amount using a motor output device

Question 5

What is an example of Processing?

Answer 5

The computer will decide whether to continue moving the arm depending on whether it is near an object. Real-time processing is required here for safety

Question 6

Name 3 advantages of using robotics / bionics in control systems

Answer 6

Robots don’t need breaks and can work 24 hours a day
They do not need to be paid wages
Jobs can be carried out with greater accuracy and in dangerous situations

Question 7

Name 2 disadvantages of using robotics / bionics in control systems

Answer 7

There is high initial cost of robotics in factories

Some staff are needed to maintain robots, assembly line jobs will be lost