Grasping and Manipulation December 22, 2025August 10, 2024 by u930973931_answers 32 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/32 Subscribe 1. What is the primary goal of grasping in robotics? (A) To detect the presence of objects (B) To move objects from one location to another (C) To lift objects with a fixed force (D) To measure the temperature of objects 2. Which type of grasp is characterized by using the entire hand to secure an object? (A) Precision grasp (B) Tripod grasp (C) Pinch grasp (D) Power grasp 3. In which type of grasp does the thumb and one or more fingers hold an object? (A) Precision grasp (B) Power grasp (C) Hook grasp (D) Cylindrical grasp 4. Which grasp type is best suited for holding cylindrical objects, such as a mug? (A) Pinch grasp (B) Cylindrical grasp (C) Hook grasp (D) Tripod grasp 5. What is the purpose of force sensing in robotic grasping? (A) To measure the temperature of the object (B) To control the speed of the gripper (C) To detect the amount of force applied to the object (D) To determine the color of the object 6. Which type of gripper uses a pair of opposing jaws to grasp objects? (A) Parallel gripper (B) Suction gripper (C) Pneumatic gripper (D) Adaptive gripper 7. What is the main advantage of a soft robotic gripper? (A) High precision (B) Ability to handle fragile and irregularly shaped objects (C) High speed (D) High gripping force 8. Which type of grasp involves using the tips of the fingers to hold an object? (A) Power grasp (B) Cylindrical grasp (C) Hook grasp (D) Precision grasp 9. What is a key feature of an under-actuated gripper? (A) It has multiple degrees of freedom (B) It requires a large amount of power (C) It is made of rigid materials (D) It can adapt to different object shapes with fewer actuators 10. Which grasping method uses a vacuum to hold objects? (A) Suction gripper (B) Hydraulic gripper (C) Pneumatic gripper (D) Magnetic gripper 11. What is the main advantage of using a parallel jaw gripper over a suction gripper? (A) Higher gripping force (B) Better for irregularly shaped objects (C) No need for an external power source (D) Can handle objects with varying surface textures 12. In robotic manipulation, what is “dexterity”? (A) The ability to grasp objects without using force (B) The ability to perform complex and precise manipulations (C) The ability to lift heavy objects (D) The ability to move objects quickly 13. Which type of gripper is best for handling delicate objects such as fruits? (A) Rigid gripper (B) Suction gripper (C) Magnetic gripper (D) Soft gripper 14. What does “force closure” mean in the context of grasping? (A) The gripper exerts a constant force on the object (B) The object is fully enclosed by the gripper’s fingers (C) The gripper applies enough force to ensure the object is held securely (D) The gripper’s fingers are in contact with each other 15. Which type of gripper uses magnetic fields to hold ferromagnetic objects? (A) Pneumatic gripper (B) Hydraulic gripper (C) Magnetic gripper (D) Suction gripper 16. What is “pre-shaping” in robotic grasping? (A) Evaluating the object’s weight (B) Measuring the force applied during the grasp (C) Moving the object to the desired location (D) Adjusting the gripper to match the object’s shape before grasping 17. Which type of robotic hand is designed to mimic the dexterity of a human hand? (A) Simple gripper (B) Parallel jaw gripper (C) Anthropomorphic hand (D) Soft gripper 18. In robotic manipulation, what is “grasp stability”? (A) The speed at which the gripper can move (B) The ability of the gripper to lift heavy objects (C) The ability of the gripper to hold objects without slipping (D) The precision of the gripper’s movements 19. Which sensor is commonly used to measure the force applied by a robotic gripper? (A) Accelerometer (B) Force sensor (C) Gyroscope (D) Proximity sensor 20. What is “manipulation planning” in robotics? (A) Planning the placement of sensors on the robot (B) Planning the power requirements for the robot’s motors (C) Planning the communication protocols between robot components (D) Planning the path of the robot’s end effector to grasp and manipulate objects 21. Which grasping technique involves using a single finger and the thumb? (A) Cylindrical grasp (B) Pinch grasp (C) Hook grasp (D) Tripod grasp 22. Which type of gripper is most commonly used in industrial robots for high-speed operations? (A) Soft gripper (B) Pneumatic gripper (C) Parallel jaw gripper (D) Hydraulic gripper 23. In robotic manipulation, what is “grasp force distribution”? (A) The distribution of the robot’s weight (B) The amount of force applied by each finger of the gripper (C) The distribution of sensors across the gripper (D) The distribution of power across the robot’s joints 24. Which type of gripper uses elastic materials to conform to the shape of the object? (A) Soft gripper (B) Rigid gripper (C) Magnetic gripper (D) Suction gripper 25. What is “grasp optimization” in robotic manipulation? (A) Adjusting the gripper’s design to maximize its efficiency (B) Fine-tuning the gripper’s control parameters for better performance (C) Enhancing the accuracy of the gripper’s sensors (D) Improving the robot’s path planning algorithms 26. Which type of gripper is often used in pick-and-place operations? (A) Soft gripper (B) Hydraulic gripper (C) Magnetic gripper (D) Suction gripper 27. What is “grasp quality” in the context of robotic grasping? (A) The speed at which the gripper can operate (B) The aesthetic appearance of the gripper (C) The effectiveness of the gripper in holding and manipulating the object (D) The energy consumption of the gripper 28. Which grasp is particularly useful for holding objects with an irregular shape? (A) Precision grasp (B) Power grasp (C) Pinch grasp (D) Soft grasp 29. What is “grasping force” in robotic manipulation? (A) The force needed to lift the robot (B) The force required to move the robot to the object’s location (C) The force applied to the object during manipulation (D) The force exerted by the gripper to hold an object securely 30. In which application is a “robotic hand” most commonly used? (A) Autonomous vehicles (B) Domestic cleaning robots (C) Space exploration (D) Industrial assembly lines 31. What is “force feedback” in robotic manipulation? (A) The adjustment of the gripper’s force in real-time based on sensor data (B) The information about the force applied by the gripper sent to the robot’s control system (C) The process of optimizing the gripper’s force settings (D) The system’s response to external forces 32. Which type of gripper is most suitable for handling flat and smooth objects like sheets of glass? (A) Magnetic gripper (B) Suction gripper (C) Soft gripper (D) Hydraulic gripper