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Robotics (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Robotics' from the broader topic 6. Automated And Emerging Technologies. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Why is it important to calibrate a robot’s sensors and joints after installation?
Which of the following best describes swarm robotics?
A robot arm is described as having a workspace. What is meant by the workspace?
In a pick-and-place robot, what does “payload” refer to?
What is the main safety reason for installing light curtains or safety scanners around a robot cell?
A robot uses encoders on its motors. What do encoders measure?
Which sensor would be most appropriate for a robot to measure the distance to a moving object in a dynamic environment?
A robot uses feedback from position sensors and a controller that adjusts output to minimise error. Which controller type includes proportional, integral and derivative terms?
Which emergent robotics field focuses on flexible, soft materials that can safely interact with humans and adapt shape?
A mobile robot needs to build a map of an unknown indoor environment while simultaneously localising itself. What is this process called?
What does the term “hysteresis” in a robotic sensor or actuator mean?