Question 2 of 21

The world's oldest robot dates back to the 17th century.

... First built in the late 17th century in Japan, the karakuri wooden puppets were used during tea ceremonies and in religious festivals. Although the mechanism is simple, karakuris are able to slide forward on flat surfaces and have basic hand and head movements. They are considered by many to be the true first robots.

Question 3 of 21

PatrolBot is a robot that acts as an alarm system.

... encountered danger. It's used primarily in buildings to monitor and scan large areas. PatrolBot can monitor areas for security breaches, check if halls or exits are blocked and transmit information back to the control base through a series of cameras, sensors and microphones.

Question 4 of 21

Most industrial robots fall under the description of "robotic arms."

... Most industrial robots are not complete mobile structures. Instead, they consist of a single arm (also known as robotic manipulator) attached to a static platform. The arm is programmed to perform a specific activity over and over again.

Question 5 of 21

An articulated robot is a type of robotic arm that resembles a human hand.

... An anthropomorphic robot looks like a human hand, sometimes complete with fingers and wrist motion. An articulated robot is a robotic arm with at least three joints, used mostly for assembly operations.

Question 6 of 21

The Canadarm2 is a robot used for maintenance in the International Space Station.

... Canadarm2's full name is Mobile Servicing System or MSS. It's used to move equipment, assembly machinery and service instruments.

Question 7 of 21

Dante II is a walking robot used to explore craters and volcanic structures in space.

... Dante II is used to explore volcanoes here on Earth. In 1994, it was sent into the deep Mt. Spurr in Alaska to help gather information on fumarole gas.

Question 8 of 21

The General Atomics MQ-1 Predator is a unmanned military plane from Russia.

... While mainly used for reconnaissance, the plane also carries missiles and is considered one of the most advanced military robots.

Question 9 of 21

The most common robot used by the U.S. military is the PackBot 510.

... The PackBot 510 -- the robot that U.S. military forces rely on the most -- is a robot that can recognize, identify and detect explosive devices.

Question 10 of 21

Robbie is the name of a friendly science-fiction robot that can perform household duties.

... Robbie is a helpful domestic robot found in a short story by Isaac Asimov.

Question 11 of 21

The Berkeley Lower Extremity Robotic Arm is a robotic device that can be attached to a person's leg and used to significantly increase strength.

... The Berkeley Lower Extremity Exoskeleton was developed by the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency for use by the Air Force and Army. Soldiers can attach this exoskeleton to their legs to increase their endurance and strength. This would allow the troops to run for longer distances and stand for longer periods of time.

Question 12 of 21

Cog is the first humanoid robot.

... The project is still underway at M.I.T. Cog can learn from its interaction with humans, becoming not only more intelligent but also more socially apt. M.I.T. has developed a human-like face to add to Cog and is now working on developing Cog's senses of touch and hearing.

Question 13 of 21

The first industrial robot was created in 1971 and used to weld auto body parts.

... Unimate was used to perform tasks considered too dangerous for workers, such as welding, working with die castings and working around exhaust gases.

Question 14 of 21

Industrial robots can only be used to perform specific and repetitive actions.

... Certain robots can learn from their mistakes and improve their performance.

Question 15 of 21

McKesson ROBOT-Rx is a "robotic pharmacist" that can dispense medication without human input.

... McKesson ROBOT-Rx prepares, bags and distributes drugs, but a person is needed to actually input the drug information first.

Question 16 of 21

Houston's Methodist Hospital uses robots for their morning rounds.

... The 5-foot (1.5-meter) robot is controlled by doctors from a command center. It allows doctors to visit patients without creating noise and bringing germs into the rooms.

Question 17 of 21

Computer-assisted surgery or robotic surgery allows doctors to perform very specific moves using a robotic arm.

... Robots are being used to assist doctors in a number of medical procedures, from kidney transplants to oncology surgery.

Question 18 of 21

Two of the major advantages of robotic surgery are smaller incisions and increased precision.

... Robotic surgery also speeds up healing time, as the cuts are smaller and more precise.

Question 19 of 21

Most robots "working" in factories are found in automobile factories.

... Car factories usually have robots in every single department, performing tasks that include welding, painting, attaching small parts and testing.

Question 20 of 21

FRIEND is a robot designed to help disabled people in hospitals.

... The "Functional Robot arm with user-frIENdly interface for Disabled people," or FRIEND, has a robotic arm, a stereo camera system and a computer screen and information center. It looks slightly like a wheelchair.

Question 21 of 21

Telerobots are robots that can be controlled at a distance, using wireless technology.

... Telerobots are used for security patrols in areas where humans would be in too much danger. Telerobots are also used underwater, to repair oil platforms and to handle radioactive material.

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