Robotics!!!!! Flashcards by Lukas Paske

accuracy
→ accurate
A robot can work with greater
accuracy than a human being

Sorgfalt/ Genauigkeit
→ genau

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to adjust
→ adjustment
You can adjust the sensitivity of a
detector

einstellen, justieren, regeln
→ Anpassung, Ausrichtung,
Einstellung

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acoustic
Some sensors process acoustic
signals.

akustisch

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all-terrain vehicle
= off-road vehicle
All-terrain vehicles can navigate
difficult terrain.

Geländefahrzeug

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application
→ to apply
Robots can be used for various
applications.

Anwendung
→ anwenden

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approximately
Production increased by
approximately 1,000 units in June.

annähernd, in etwa, ca.

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artificial intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence is the ability of
a computer to learn from collected
data and solve problems creatively.

künstliche Intelligenz

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automation
= a (fully) automated production process
Automation is the use of control
systems such as computers to control
industrial machinery and processes.

Automatisierung

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autonomous
→ autonomy
Mars Rover is an autonomous robot.

selbstständig
→ Autonomie, Unabhängigkeit

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balance
→ to balance sth.
A great problem with two-legged
robots is balance.

Gleichgewicht
→ etw. ausbalancieren

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to boost
A signal is boosted by an amplifier.

verstärken

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bumper
→ bumpy
Object sensors are embedded in the
robot’s bumpers.

Puffer, Stoßstange
→ holperig

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to carry out a manoeuvre / an
action
→ to manoeuvre
A robot carries out its manoeuvres
accurately according to its
programme.

eine (gezielte) Bewegung
ausführen
→ bewegen, manövrieren

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caterpillar
→ caterpillar tracks
A caterpillar vehicle can navigate
rough surfaces.

Raupenfahrzeug
→ Raupenfahrwerk,
Gleisketten

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to cause sth. (to happen)
→ cause and effect
The sensor detects an obstacle, which
causes the robot to reverse.

etw. bewirken/ veranlassen
→ Ursache und Wirkung

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to coat sth. (with)
→ coating
In electroplating, surfaces are coated
with a thin layer of metal.

etw. ein-/ umhüllen,
beschichten
→ Beschichtung

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to collide with sth.
→ collision
The Titanic collided with an iceberg

mit etw. zusammenstoßen
→ Zusammenstoß

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control
→ remote-control
→ to control
≠ to check
Some electronic devices have remote
control functionality.
≠ You need to check the tyre pressure!

Steuerung
→ Fernsteuerung
→ steuern
≠ überprüfen

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to contaminate
→ contamination
Robots are used for work in
contaminated environments.

etw. verunreinigen, verseuchen
→ Verunreinigung/
Verseuchung

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delicate
You have to be very careful when
handling delicate objects.

empfindlich

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to detect sth.
→ detection
The sensor detects an obstacle.

etw. aufspüren, ermitteln
→ Erkennung, Entdeckung

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degree of freedom (DOF)
A robot’s manipulator can have linear
and rotational degrees of freedom.

Freiheitsgrad

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domestic
There are domestic and industrial
robots.

häuslich; binnenländisch

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to effect
→ effect
→ end effector
≠ to affect
A pneumatic motor uses pressurized
gas to effect mechanical motion.
The robot’s end effector is designed to
handle delicate items.
Weak signals can affect the accuracy
of the measurements.

bewirken, hervorrufen, erbringen
→ Auswirkung, Folge, Ergebnis
→ Greiforgan, Robotorwirkglied
≠ etw. beeinflussen, beeinträchtigen

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entire The entire body is made of steel.

gesamt, ganz

emitter → to emit Infrared signals are emitted and reflected by the walls.

Emitter; Sender → senden, ausstrahlen

to exert → to exert pressure on sth. Impact sensors measure the pressure exerted on them.

anwenden, betätigen, ausüben → Druck auf etw. ausüben

explosive (noun and adj.) Nitroglycerine or TNT are highly explosive substances.

Sprengstoff; explosiv

extreme A jet pilot often works under extreme pressure.

extrem

familiar → to be (un)familiar with sth. Welding robots are a familiar sight in many car manufacturing plants.

vertraut, bekannt → mit etw. (nicht) vertraut sein

to grip sth. → gripper The robot grips objects with its tools.

etw. ergreifen, erfassen → Greifer

feature Modern mobile phones are equipped with a lot of special features.

Eigenschaft, Merkmal

hose Water or gas is pumped through a hose.

Schlauch

humanoid robot Honda’s Asimo is a humanoid robot

menschenähnlicher Roboter

hydraulic Hydraulic actuators can lift heavier loads than electric systems.

hydraulisch

to injure The passengers were injured in the car crash.

beschädigen, verletzen

ignition → to ignite sth. The air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug.

Zündung → etw. entzünden

impact Impact sensors are devices that detect sudden or severe impacts at a predetermined level.

Stoß; Schockwirkung; Belastung; Bedeutung; Einschlag

infrared Infrared cameras are able to detect heat radiation.

infrarot

interdisciplinary = (to work) across functions When mechanics and electricians join forces, they work in an interdisciplinary way.

interdisziplinär, fachgebietsübergreifend

to knock over If the robot detects obstacles, it will not knock them over.

überfahren, umstoßen

lawn-mower → to mow, mowed, mowed (mown) A lawn-mower is used for cutting the grass.

Rasenmäher → mähen, schneiden

mov(e)able An object which is not static or otherwise fixed is movable.

beweglich, schwenkbar

manipulator The robot’s manipulator moves and positions materials, parts, and tools.

Schwenkvorrichtung, Roboterarm

navigation → to navigate sth. → to circumnavigate → navigable Navigation systems are very important. The robot is navigated via remote control. It will circumnavigate obstacles

Navigation, Lenkung → etw. befahren; steuern → etw umgehen, umfahren → befahrbar

to obey The robot obeys the orders it is given.

befolgen, Folge leisten, gehorchen

obstacle The robot’s object sensors help it circumnavigate obstacles in a room.

Hindernis

parallel (to) Parallel lines have the same gradient.

parallel (zu)

(a pair of) pincers Robot manipulators can be equipped with pincers to deal with delicate items

Zange, Schere

pneumatic → [nju: ~] A pneumatic motor uses pressurized gas to effect mechanical motion.

pneumatisch, luftbetrieben

power → power source → power pack A battery is a power source.

Strom → Stromquelle; Kraftquelle → Antriebsaggregat; Einbaunetzgerät

to prevent sth. → prevention The sensors prevent the robot from moving in the wrong direction.

etw. vermeiden → Schutz, Prävention

precision → precise Robots work with great precision.

Präzision/ Genauigkeit → präzise, akkurat

probe → to probe Mine-clearing robots use probes to penetrate the ground and disarm the mines.

Sonde, Fühler, Tastkopf → sondieren, fühlen

to radio Planes radio their position to airport towers.

funken

receiver → to receive Infrared signals are emitted, reflected form the walls and then returned to the infrared receiver

Empfänger → empfangen

requirement requisite; prerequisite (n) The ability to move in at least 3 dimensions is a requirement or prerequisite for robot manipulators.

Voraussetzung, Erfordernis

robotics Robotics is an academic discipline

Robotertechnik

to react to sth. ≠ to react with sth Do not react to provocations! ≠ An acid reacts with a base to form a salt.

auf etw. reagieren ≠ zusammen mit etw. reagieren

reflection → to reflect The walls reflect the signal.

Reflexion, Spiegelung → reflektieren, spiegeln

to reverse The car stopped and reversed in order to avoid the obstacle.

umkehren, zurückfahren

rough surface The moon has a rough surface

holprige, raue Oberfläche

to run down => the battery is flat Batteries run down and need to be recharged.

sich entladen, leeren

selection → to select Robots need a wide selection of sensors to fulfil their tasks.

Auswahl → auswählen

sensitive → sensitivity ≠ sensible A sensory system often uses sensitive probes.

sensibel, empfindlich, feinfühlig → Empfindlichkeit ≠ bewusst, vernünftig

sensory system Sensory systems provide information for the robot’s processor.

Sensorsystem; Sinnesorgan

smooth, even ≠ rough, uneven A smooth surface is the opposite of a bumpy or rough one

eben, flach ≠ uneben

track, trace (n) → to track , to trace Mobile phone tracking is a useful safety feature to help trace or find people.

Spur, Ablaufverfolgung → verfolgen, nachverfolgen

to trigger → trigger (n) A detector can trigger an alarm.

ansteuern, auslösen → Auslöser

weight distribution Caterpillar vehicles can navigate any terrain because of their good weight distribution.

Gewichts-, Lastverteilung