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26 Cards in this Set
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Algorithm
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A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, especially by a computer.
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Automation
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The use of technology to ease human labor or to extend the mental or physical capabilities of humans.
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Controller
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In robotics, a tiny computer that acts as the robot’s brain and contains the computer program.
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Computer program
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In robotics, a set of coded instructions the robot must follow.
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Debug
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The process of detecting and eliminating a device’s malfunctions.
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Economics
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A social science that deals with production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
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Electric
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Containing, producing, arising from, or actuated by electricity.
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End effector
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The component of a robot that comes into contact with the work piece and does the actual work on it. Also known as the hand.
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Ethical
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Conforming to an established set of principles or accepted professional standards of conduct.
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Factory
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A building or set of buildings with facilities for manufacturing or producing goods.
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Hydraulic
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Operated by the action of water or other fluids.
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Impact
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The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.
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Limitation
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Some factor that restricts the scope of activity or accomplishment.
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Maintenance
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The upkeep of industrial facilities and equipment and/or software.
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Manipulators
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An arm-like mechanism on a robotic system which grabs and moves objects with a number of degrees of freedom under automatic control.
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Power supply
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In robotics, provides power to the robot; may supply electricity, hydraulic power, or pneumatic power.
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Pneumatic
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Pertaining to or operated by air or other gas.
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Programmer
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A person who writes and tests computer programs.
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Reprogram
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The rewriting or revising of a sequence of instructions, especially a computer program.
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Robot
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A robot is a machine that performs complicated tasks and is guided by automatic controls.
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Robotics
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Technology dealing with the design, construction, and operation of robots in automation.
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Society |
A community, nation, or broad grouping of people having common traditions, institutions, and collective activities and interests.
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Trade-off
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A balancing of factors, all of which are not attainable at the same time; giving up of one thing in return for another.
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Troubleshoot
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The process of locating trouble and making repairs in machinery and technical equipment.
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Workforce
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The people available for work in a particular area, firm, or industry.
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Work envelope
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The space within which a robotic arm can move.
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