Robotics Group 1 Words

5. conically shaped gear which transmits power between shafts that have intersecting axes of motion.
11. the computer that filters the information collected from the sensors and responds by making decisions using logic.
12. the communication between software, hardware, and or a user.
13. an electric motor that runs on direct current (DC) electricity.
14. restrictions on the parts of an assembly to control each part’s freedom of motion.
15. the adjustment of the weight applied to a motor, which will allow for the motor to function within acceptable parameters.

1. all the wheels move in the same direction.
2. allows the robot to perform desired tasks without human guidance.
3. the locating and repairing of mistakes in a computer program.
4. the flow of an electric charge through a medium.
6. coordinates all aspects of the robot.
7. the ability of a joint to move quickly without it being uncontrollable through the software.
8. a sharp, curved protrusion at the end of a structure that is used for grasping.
9. the process of producing something new or different.
10. a set of working drawings used in engineering that depict complete details of all components.