Robotics Group 1 Words

6. all the wheels move in the same direction.
10. the process of producing something new or different.
12. a set of working drawings used in engineering that depict complete details of all components.
13. an electric motor that runs on direct current (DC) electricity.
14. coordinates all aspects of the robot.
15. the ability of a joint to move quickly without it being uncontrollable through the software.

1. a sharp, curved protrusion at the end of a structure that is used for grasping.
2. the flow of an electric charge through a medium.
3. the adjustment of the weight applied to a motor, which will allow for the motor to function within acceptable parameters.
4. Gear: conically shaped gear which transmits power between shafts that have intersecting axes of motion.
5. the computer that filters the information collected from the sensors and responds by making decisions using logic.
7. the locating and repairing of mistakes in a computer program.
8. the communication between software, hardware, and or a user.
9. restrictions on the parts of an assembly to control each part’s freedom of motion.
11. allows the robot to perform desired tasks without human guidance.