Robotics Group 1 Words

4. the process of producing something new or different.
7. Gear: conically shaped gear which transmits power between shafts that have intersecting axes of motion.
9. allows the robot to perform desired tasks without human guidance.
10. a set of working drawings used in engineering that depict complete details of all components.
11. the computer that filters the information collected from the sensors and responds by making decisions using logic.
12. the flow of an electric charge through a medium.
13. a sharp, curved protrusion at the end of a structure that is used for grasping.
14. the communication between software, hardware, and or a user.

1. the ability of a joint to move quickly without it being uncontrollable through the software.
2. the adjustment of the weight applied to a motor, which will allow for the motor to function within acceptable parameters.
3. all the wheels move in the same direction.
5. the locating and repairing of mistakes in a computer program.
6. restrictions on the parts of an assembly to control each part’s freedom of motion.
8. an electric motor that runs on direct current (DC) electricity.
11. coordinates all aspects of the robot.