Robotics AI MCQs January 8, 2026July 11, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What does “ROS” stand for in the context of robotics? (A) Robot Operating System (B) Robotic Operation System (C) Real-time Operating System (D) Robot Observation System 2. Which of the following sensors is commonly used for detecting distance in robotics? (A) Ultrasonic sensor (B) Accelerometer (C) Thermistor (D) Gyroscope 3. What is the primary function of a PID controller in robotics? (A) Object detection (B) Path planning (C) Image processing (D) Motion control 4. Which programming language is widely used for programming industrial robots? (A) Python (B) ABB RAPID (C) Java (D) C++ 5. Which type of robot is typically used for tasks in hazardous environments such as nuclear facilities? (A) SCARA (B) Articulated robot (C) Autonomous mobile robot (D) Cobots 6. What does “SLAM” stand for in robotics? (A) Systematic Localization and Mapping (B) Sensory Location and Mapping (C) Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (D) Sequential Localization and Mapping 7. Which actuator is commonly used for providing rotational motion in robots? (A) Stepper motor (B) Servo motor (C) Linear actuator (D) Hydraulic cylinder 8. Which of the following is NOT a type of robot according to its mobility? (A) Wheeled robot (B) Legged robot (C) Manipulator robot (D) Nanorobot 9. What is the purpose of an end effector in a robotic arm? (A) To provide power to the arm (B) To interact with objects (C) To sense the environment (D) To control the arm’s movement 10. Which type of control architecture requires continuous feedback for operation? (A) Closed-loop control (B) Open-loop control (C) Hierarchical control (D) Adaptive control 11. Which type of sensor is used to measure joint angles in a robotic arm? (A) Tactile sensor (B) Accelerometer (C) Potentiometer (D) Camera 12. Which of the following is a popular simulation environment for robotics? (A) MATLAB (B) Unity (C) Gazebo (D) Blender 13. Which term refers to the study of how to control robots in order to interact with the physical world? (A) Kinematics (B) Dynamics (C) Robotics (D) Mechatronics 14. What is the main advantage of using pneumatic actuators in robots? (A) Low cost (B) High precision (C) High power density (D) Quiet operation 15. Which type of robot is designed to work alongside humans in a shared workspace? (A) Collaborative robot (cobot) (B) Mobile robot (C) SCARA robot (D) Industrial robot 16. What is the function of a haptic sensor in robotics? (A) To detect temperature changes (B) To provide tactile feedback (C) To measure pressure (D) To sense humidity 17. Which programming paradigm is commonly used for controlling robots that require real-time processing? (A) Procedural programming (B) Object-oriented programming (C) Event-driven programming (D) Real-time programming 18. Which of the following is an example of an underwater robot used for marine exploration? (A) UAV (B) AGV (C) SCARA (D) AUV 19. What does “DOF” stand for in the context of robotic arms? (A) Direction of Force (B) Depth of Field (C) Dynamic Object Function (D) Degree of Freedom 20. Which type of robot is used for assembly line tasks in manufacturing? (A) Humanoid robot (B) Delta robot (C) Quadruped robot (D) Drone 21. Which term describes the ability of a robot to sense its environment and make decisions based on that information? (A) Adaptability (B) Intelligence (C) Autonomy (D) Robotics 22. What is the function of a vision sensor in robotics? (A) To detect obstacles (B) To measure distances (C) To capture images (D) To control motors 23. Which type of robot is commonly used for carrying out precise surgical procedures? (A) Autonomous mobile robot (B) Surgical robot (C) SCARA robot (D) AGV 24. Which mathematical concept is used to describe the study of movement and position of robotic arms? (A) Acceleration (B) Dynamics (C) Trajectory (D) Kinematics 25. Which type of sensor is used to detect the presence of objects without physical contact? (A) Tactile sensor (B) Ultrasonic sensor (C) Proximity sensor (D) GPS sensor 26. What is the main advantage of using modular robots? (A) Lower cost (B) Longer lifespan (C) Higher precision (D) Greater flexibility 27. Which type of robot is designed to mimic the function of the human hand? (A) Industrial robot (B) Humanoid robot (C) Articulated robot (D) Dexterous robot 28. What is the primary function of a force sensor in robotics? (A) To sense external forces (B) To detect vibrations (C) To measure acceleration (D) To monitor temperature 29. Which term refers to the study of how robots can be programmed to learn from their environment? (A) Kinematics (B) Machine Learning (C) Artificial Intelligence (D) Computer Vision 30. What is the purpose of a gripper in robotics? (A) To interact with objects (B) To sense the environment (C) To provide power to the robot (D) To control the robot’s movement 31. Which type of robot is designed for performing repetitive tasks with high precision? (A) Mobile robot (B) Aerial robot (C) Humanoid robot (D) Industrial robot 32. What is the function of a gyroscope in robotics? (A) To provide power (B) To detect obstacles (C) To track motion (D) To measure orientation 33. Which type of robot is used for inspecting pipelines and infrastructure in hazardous environments? (A) AUV (B) Inspection robot (C) UAV (D) Quadruped robot 34. What does “IK” stand for in the context of robotics? (A) Interactive Kinetics (B) Inverse Kinematics (C) Intelligent Kinematics (D) Integrated Kinematics 35. Which term refers to the ability of a robot to adapt to changes in its environment or task? (A) Autonomy (B) Intelligence (C) Adaptability (D) Robotics 36. What is the main advantage of using a laser rangefinder in robotics? (A) Long range (B) Low cost (C) High precision (D) Lightweight 37. Which type of actuator is commonly used for precise positioning in robotics? (A) Pneumatic actuator (B) Servo motor (C) Stepper motor (D) Hydraulic actuator 38. Which type of sensor is used for detecting changes in temperature in a robotic system? (A) Proximity sensor (B) IMU (C) Encoder (D) Thermocouple 39. What is the function of a LiDAR sensor in robotics? (A) To measure distance (B) To detect motion (C) To capture images (D) To control motors 40. Which programming language is commonly used for programming autonomous mobile robots? (A) ROS (B) C++ (C) Java (D) Python 41. What is the purpose of a torque sensor in robotics? (A) To measure rotational speed (B) To provide tactile feedback (C) To control joint movement (D) To sense external forces 42. Which type of robot is designed to perform tasks in environments that are difficult or dangerous for humans to access? (A) Humanoid robot (B) Mobile robot (C) Industrial robot (D) Cobots 43. What does “CAD” stand for in the context of robotics? (A) Computer-Aided Detection (B) Computer-Aided Diagnosis (C) Computer-Aided Development (D) Computer-Aided Design 44. Which term refers to the study of how robots can understand and interpret visual information? (A) Kinematics (B) Dynamics (C) Machine Learning (D) Computer Vision 45. Which type of robot is used for performing complex movements similar to those of humans? (A) Humanoid robot (B) SCARA robot (C) Delta robot (D) Articulated robot 46. What is the primary function of a proximity sensor in robotics? (A) To detect colors (B) To identify objects (C) To sense temperature (D) To measure distances 47. Which type of control system is used to make decisions based on predefined rules and inputs? (A) Reactive control (B) Neural control (C) Hybrid control (D) Deliberative control 48. What is the main advantage of using a 6-axis robot arm? (A) High speed (B) High payload capacity (C) Greater flexibility (D) Lower cost 49. Which type of robot is used for tasks that require high-speed and precision, such as pick-and-place operations? (A) Industrial robot (B) Humanoid robot (C) Mobile robot (D) SCARA robot 50. What is the function of an encoder in robotics? (A) To sense obstacles (B) To measure velocity (C) To control actuators (D) To capture images