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.

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

  • To enable robots to perform tasks autonomously
  • To build robots with human-like consciousness
  • To make robots more energy-efficient
  • To improve human-robot interaction

2. What type of AI algorithm is commonly used for path planning in robotics?

  • Neural networks
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Genetic algorithms
  • A* (A-star) algorithm

3. In the context of AI in robotics, what is SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)?

  • A technique used for determining the robot’s location and mapping an environment simultaneously
  • A method for predicting the weather patterns in real-time
  • An algorithm for data compression
  • A way to enhance robot battery life

4. Which AI technique allows a robot to learn from experience through trial and error?

  • Supervised learning
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Unsupervised learning
  • Deep learning

5. How does computer vision contribute to robotics?

  • By allowing robots to recognize objects and navigate in their environment
  • By enhancing the robot's ability to process raw data
  • By enabling robots to engage in human-like conversations
  • By predicting future actions of robots

6. What is the role of sensors in AI-powered robots?

  • To collect data from the robot's environment, enabling decision-making
  • To reduce the robot's energy consumption
  • To enable robots to communicate with humans
  • To make robots self-aware

7. What is the significance of deep learning in robotics?

  • It helps robots recognize patterns and make complex decisions based on large datasets
  • It improves the speed of robot movement
  • It allows robots to detect basic obstacles
  • It reduces the weight of robots

8. Which type of machine learning is used in robotic applications for real-time decision-making?

  • Supervised learning
  • Unsupervised learning
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Deep learning

9. What is the function of the robot’s actuator in AI robotics?

  • It processes the sensory data and makes decisions
  • It moves and controls the robot’s body based on commands
  • It communicates with human operators
  • It powers the robot

10. In robotics, which concept refers to the robot's ability to adapt to changing environments?

  • Static programming
  • Flexibility
  • Cognitive autonomy
  • Generalization

11. What is the role of AI in industrial robots?

  • To improve efficiency, precision and automation in manufacturing processes
  • To replace human workers in the workforce
  • To allow robots to learn from human mistakes
  • To make robots conscious of their actions

12. How is AI used to improve robot-human interaction?

  • By making robots understand and respond to human speech and gestures
  • By making robots predict human movements
  • By improving robot strength
  • By increasing robot speed

13. What kind of AI is used in collaborative robots (cobots) to work alongside humans?

  • Supervised learning
  • Unsupervised learning
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Human-robot interaction (HRI) AI

14. In robotics, what does the term “autonomy” refer to?

  • The robot’s ability to function without human intervention
  • The ability of a robot to perform tasks only with human guidance
  • The robot’s speed
  • The robot's ability to mimic human behavior

15. How does reinforcement learning help in robotics?

  • It enables robots to learn behaviors through rewards and penalties from interactions with their environment
  • It helps robots to memorize tasks
  • It allows robots to process data faster
  • It helps robots to store data in cloud storage

16. In AI robotics, what is a “neural network”?

  • A set of algorithms that try to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data by mimicking the human brain
  • A type of software used to control a robot
  • A network of robots working together to complete a task
  • A system used to store robot data

17. Which algorithm is most commonly used for robot pathfinding in unknown environments?

  • K-means clustering
  • A* (A-star) algorithm
  • Decision tree
  • Support vector machine

18. How does AI enable robots to work autonomously in dynamic environments?

  • By using algorithms to analyze sensory data and make real-time decisions
  • By using pre-programmed instructions
  • By communicating with human supervisors
  • By functioning only in controlled environments

19. Which type of robot primarily benefits from AI for precise and flexible tasks in medicine?

  • Industrial robots
  • Autonomous delivery robots
  • Medical robots (surgical robots)
  • Agricultural robots

20. What type of learning is essential for robots that need to improve their performance over time?

  • Supervised learning
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Deep learning
  • Unsupervised learning

21. How do robots equipped with AI learn to interact with humans?

  • Through natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision to understand commands
  • By following simple instructions from humans
  • By analyzing human behavior over time
  • By mimicking other robots

22. How does machine learning help robots to learn new tasks?

  • By processing and learning from large datasets to identify patterns
  • By receiving human input for every action
  • By performing tasks that have been pre-programmed only
  • By mimicking human behavior without learning

23. What is a challenge in AI for robotics regarding real-time environments?

  • Ensuring robots can function effectively in unpredictable or dynamic settings
  • Allowing robots to handle only static tasks
  • Minimizing robot size
  • Ensuring robots cannot interact with humans

24. Which field is expected to see the greatest impact from AI-driven robotics?

  • Retail
  • Entertainment
  • Legal
  • Healthcare

25. What is the importance of AI in robotic navigation?

  • It helps robots move without sensors
  • It allows robots to navigate and make decisions based on sensory input and environment mapping
  • It allows robots to rely on human guidance only
  • It enables robots to predict human movements

26. How do robots use AI to perform complex assembly tasks?

  • By analyzing the components and optimizing their placement autonomously
  • By manually assembling components
  • By following simple, pre-programmed instructions
  • By using external human guidance

27. What role does AI play in human-robot collaboration in workplaces?

  • Helping robots develop independent goals
  • Allowing robots to replace human workers completely
  • Enabling robots to understand and respond to human instructions and gestures
  • Enabling robots to interact with other robots

28. What does “cognitive robotics” focus on?

  • The development of robots with decision-making capabilities that mimic human cognition
  • Enhancing robots’ strength
  • Making robots more durable
  • Focusing on robots’ mobility

29. How do AI-based robots make decisions in a collaborative environment?

  • By copying human actions
  • By operating independently without human intervention
  • By sharing information and learning from human input
  • By solely relying on predefined tasks

30. Which AI algorithm is used in robotics for object detection?

  • Support vector machine
  • Convolutional neural networks (CNNs)
  • K-means clustering
  • Logistic regression