Robotics Chapter 2 Terms v2

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Across
  1. 1. traverse Movement along the vertical axis.
  2. 4. of freedom The number of independent movements a robot can make.
  3. 7. signal The difference between a desired and an actual value in a control system.
  4. 9. system A control system that operates without feedback.
  5. 10. pendant A handheld device used to program a robot.
  6. 12. drive A drive system that uses fluid power to perform work.
  7. 14. The rotation around the lateral axis of a robot.
  8. 17. traverse Movement around a central point.
  9. 19. motor A motor that drives a load directly without any mechanical transmission.
  10. 21. actuator A device that creates motion in a straight line.
  11. 22. The rotation around the longitudinal axis of a robot.
  12. 24. A device that manages the behavior of other devices or systems.
  13. 26. effector The device at the end of a robotic arm, designed to interact with the environment.
  14. 27. A set of instructions for a computer or robot.
  15. 28. pendant programming The process of programming a robot using a teach pendant.
  16. 30. A device that measures rotational speed.
  17. 32. control A control system organized in a hierarchy of levels.
  18. 34. supply A device that provides electrical power.
Down
  1. 2. traverse Movement along a radius.
  2. 3. robot A robot that uses feedback control.
  3. 5. configuration A robot configuration that uses spherical coordinates.
  4. 6. configuration A robot configuration that uses rotational joints.
  5. 8. configuration A robot configuration with Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm.
  6. 11. system A control system that uses feedback to regulate its operation.
  7. 13. The rotation around the vertical axis of a robot.
  8. 15. actuator A device that creates rotational motion.
  9. 16. amplifier A device that amplifies the signal to a servo motor.
  10. 18. The path that a robot follows.
  11. 20. configuration A robot configuration that uses a cylindrical coordinate system.
  12. 23. drive A drive system that uses compressed air to perform work.
  13. 25. robot A robot that operates without feedback control.
  14. 29. configuration A robot configuration that uses linear movements along the X, Y, and Z axes.
  15. 31. envelope The area within which a robot can operate.
  16. 33. A device that causes a machine or other device to operate.