AI in Robotics: Fundamentals and Applications MCQ Exam

Explore key concepts in autonomous systems, robot design and machine learning in robotics. Perfect for students and robotics professionals.

Questions (30)


  1. What is the primary goal of using AI in robotics?

    • a) To enable robots to perform tasks autonomously
    • b) To build robots with human-like consciousness
    • c) To make robots more energy-efficient
    • d) To improve human-robot interaction
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    Correct To enable robots to perform tasks autonomously
  2. What type of AI algorithm is commonly used for path planning in robotics?

    • a) Neural networks
    • b) Reinforcement learning
    • c) Genetic algorithms
    • d) A* (A-star) algorithm
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    Correct A* (A-star) algorithm
  3. In the context of AI in robotics, what is SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)?

    • a) A technique used for determining the robot’s location and mapping an environment simultaneously
    • b) A method for predicting the weather patterns in real-time
    • c) An algorithm for data compression
    • d) A way to enhance robot battery life
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    Correct A technique used for determining the robot’s location and mapping an environment simultaneously
  4. Which AI technique allows a robot to learn from experience through trial and error?

    • a) Supervised learning
    • b) Reinforcement learning
    • c) Unsupervised learning
    • d) Deep learning
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    Correct Reinforcement learning
  5. How does computer vision contribute to robotics?

    • a) By allowing robots to recognize objects and navigate in their environment
    • b) By enhancing the robot's ability to process raw data
    • c) By enabling robots to engage in human-like conversations
    • d) By predicting future actions of robots
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    Correct By allowing robots to recognize objects and navigate in their environment
  6. What is the role of sensors in AI-powered robots?

    • a) To collect data from the robot's environment, enabling decision-making
    • b) To reduce the robot's energy consumption
    • c) To enable robots to communicate with humans
    • d) To make robots self-aware
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    Correct To collect data from the robot's environment, enabling decision-making
  7. What is the significance of deep learning in robotics?

    • a) It helps robots recognize patterns and make complex decisions based on large datasets
    • b) It improves the speed of robot movement
    • c) It allows robots to detect basic obstacles
    • d) It reduces the weight of robots
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    Correct It helps robots recognize patterns and make complex decisions based on large datasets
  8. Which type of machine learning is used in robotic applications for real-time decision-making?

    • a) Supervised learning
    • b) Unsupervised learning
    • c) Reinforcement learning
    • d) Deep learning
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    Correct Reinforcement learning
  9. What is the function of the robot’s actuator in AI robotics?

    • a) It processes the sensory data and makes decisions
    • b) It moves and controls the robot’s body based on commands
    • c) It communicates with human operators
    • d) It powers the robot
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    Correct It moves and controls the robot’s body based on commands
  10. In robotics, which concept refers to the robot's ability to adapt to changing environments?

    • a) Static programming
    • b) Flexibility
    • c) Cognitive autonomy
    • d) Generalization
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    Correct Generalization
  11. What is the role of AI in industrial robots?

    • a) To improve efficiency, precision and automation in manufacturing processes
    • b) To replace human workers in the workforce
    • c) To allow robots to learn from human mistakes
    • d) To make robots conscious of their actions
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    Correct To improve efficiency, precision and automation in manufacturing processes
  12. How is AI used to improve robot-human interaction?

    • a) By making robots understand and respond to human speech and gestures
    • b) By making robots predict human movements
    • c) By improving robot strength
    • d) By increasing robot speed
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    Correct By making robots understand and respond to human speech and gestures
  13. What kind of AI is used in collaborative robots (cobots) to work alongside humans?

    • a) Supervised learning
    • b) Unsupervised learning
    • c) Reinforcement learning
    • d) Human-robot interaction (HRI) AI
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    Correct Human-robot interaction (HRI) AI
  14. In robotics, what does the term “autonomy” refer to?

    • a) The robot’s ability to function without human intervention
    • b) The ability of a robot to perform tasks only with human guidance
    • c) The robot’s speed
    • d) The robot's ability to mimic human behavior
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    Correct The robot’s ability to function without human intervention
  15. How does reinforcement learning help in robotics?

    • a) It enables robots to learn behaviors through rewards and penalties from interactions with their environment
    • b) It helps robots to memorize tasks
    • c) It allows robots to process data faster
    • d) It helps robots to store data in cloud storage
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    Correct It enables robots to learn behaviors through rewards and penalties from interactions with their environment
  16. In AI robotics, what is a “neural network”?

    • a) A set of algorithms that try to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data by mimicking the human brain
    • b) A type of software used to control a robot
    • c) A network of robots working together to complete a task
    • d) A system used to store robot data
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    Correct A set of algorithms that try to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data by mimicking the human brain
  17. Which algorithm is most commonly used for robot pathfinding in unknown environments?

    • a) K-means clustering
    • b) A* (A-star) algorithm
    • c) Decision tree
    • d) Support vector machine
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    Correct A* (A-star) algorithm
  18. How does AI enable robots to work autonomously in dynamic environments?

    • a) By using algorithms to analyze sensory data and make real-time decisions
    • b) By using pre-programmed instructions
    • c) By communicating with human supervisors
    • d) By functioning only in controlled environments
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    Correct By using algorithms to analyze sensory data and make real-time decisions
  19. Which type of robot primarily benefits from AI for precise and flexible tasks in medicine?

    • a) Industrial robots
    • b) Autonomous delivery robots
    • c) Medical robots (surgical robots)
    • d) Agricultural robots
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    Correct Medical robots (surgical robots)
  20. What type of learning is essential for robots that need to improve their performance over time?

    • a) Supervised learning
    • b) Reinforcement learning
    • c) Deep learning
    • d) Unsupervised learning
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    Correct Reinforcement learning
  21. How do robots equipped with AI learn to interact with humans?

    • a) Through natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision to understand commands
    • b) By following simple instructions from humans
    • c) By analyzing human behavior over time
    • d) By mimicking other robots
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    Correct Through natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision to understand commands
  22. How does machine learning help robots to learn new tasks?

    • a) By processing and learning from large datasets to identify patterns
    • b) By receiving human input for every action
    • c) By performing tasks that have been pre-programmed only
    • d) By mimicking human behavior without learning
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    Correct By processing and learning from large datasets to identify patterns
  23. What is a challenge in AI for robotics regarding real-time environments?

    • a) Ensuring robots can function effectively in unpredictable or dynamic settings
    • b) Allowing robots to handle only static tasks
    • c) Minimizing robot size
    • d) Ensuring robots cannot interact with humans
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    Correct Ensuring robots can function effectively in unpredictable or dynamic settings
  24. Which field is expected to see the greatest impact from AI-driven robotics?

    • a) Retail
    • b) Entertainment
    • c) Legal
    • d) Healthcare
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    Correct Healthcare
  25. What is the importance of AI in robotic navigation?

    • a) It helps robots move without sensors
    • b) It allows robots to navigate and make decisions based on sensory input and environment mapping
    • c) It allows robots to rely on human guidance only
    • d) It enables robots to predict human movements
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    Correct It allows robots to navigate and make decisions based on sensory input and environment mapping
  26. How do robots use AI to perform complex assembly tasks?

    • a) By analyzing the components and optimizing their placement autonomously
    • b) By manually assembling components
    • c) By following simple, pre-programmed instructions
    • d) By using external human guidance
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    Correct By analyzing the components and optimizing their placement autonomously
  27. What role does AI play in human-robot collaboration in workplaces?

    • a) Helping robots develop independent goals
    • b) Allowing robots to replace human workers completely
    • c) Enabling robots to understand and respond to human instructions and gestures
    • d) Enabling robots to interact with other robots
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    Correct Enabling robots to understand and respond to human instructions and gestures
  28. What does “cognitive robotics” focus on?

    • a) The development of robots with decision-making capabilities that mimic human cognition
    • b) Enhancing robots’ strength
    • c) Making robots more durable
    • d) Focusing on robots’ mobility
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    Correct The development of robots with decision-making capabilities that mimic human cognition
  29. How do AI-based robots make decisions in a collaborative environment?

    • a) By copying human actions
    • b) By operating independently without human intervention
    • c) By sharing information and learning from human input
    • d) By solely relying on predefined tasks
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    Correct By sharing information and learning from human input
  30. Which AI algorithm is used in robotics for object detection?

    • a) Support vector machine
    • b) Convolutional neural networks (CNNs)
    • c) K-means clustering
    • d) Logistic regression
    View Answer
    Correct Convolutional neural networks (CNNs)

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