2024 question paper

Robotics Sensors and Actuators

28 questions

  1. Q1a. Which of the following sensors is primarily used to detect the presence of an object without physical contact, often utilizing infrared radiation to measure proximity? (i) Tactile sensor (ii) Photodiode (iii) Collision sensor (iv) IR proximity sensor20242m

    Module 1: Sensor classifications and characteristics

    Which of the following sensors is primarily used to detect the presence of an object without physical contact, often utilizing infrared radiation to measure proximity?
    (i) Tactile sensor
    (ii) Photodiode
    (iii) Collision sensor
    (iv) IR proximity sensor

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  2. Q1b. A Sensor is a: (i) Subsystem (ii) Module (iii) Machine (iv) All the above20242m

    Module 1: Sensor classifications and characteristics

    A Sensor is a:
    (i) Subsystem
    (ii) Module
    (iii) Machine
    (iv) All the above

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  3. Q1c. MARG sensor is abbreviated as: (i) Magnetic Angular Rate and Gravity (ii) Magnitude Angular Rate and Gravity (iii) Magnetic Angular Resistance Gravity (iv) None of the above20242m

    Module 2: Position and velocity measurment

    MARG sensor is abbreviated as:
    (i) Magnetic Angular Rate and Gravity
    (ii) Magnitude Angular Rate and Gravity
    (iii) Magnetic Angular Resistance Gravity
    (iv) None of the above

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  4. Q1d. Which of the following is considered as input to a sensor? (i) Microcontroller (ii) Passive IR sensor (iii) Processor (iv) Drivers20242m

    Module 1: Sensor classifications and characteristics

    Which of the following is considered as input to a sensor?
    (i) Microcontroller
    (ii) Passive IR sensor
    (iii) Processor
    (iv) Drivers

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  5. Q1e. An IR sensor that only detects IR radiation but does not emit is called: (i) Active IR sensor (ii) Passive IR sensor (iii) Both a and b (iv) Resistive IR sensor20242m

    Module 1: Sensor classifications and characteristics

    An IR sensor that only detects IR radiation but does not emit is called:
    (i) Active IR sensor
    (ii) Passive IR sensor
    (iii) Both a and b
    (iv) Resistive IR sensor

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  6. Q1f. Which of the following types of speed is measured by a tachometer encoder? (i) False pulse (ii) Single revolution in multiple track (iii) Forward and inverse direction (iv) Exact position of the motor shaft20242m

    Module 2: Position and velocity measurment

    Which of the following types of speed is measured by a tachometer encoder?
    (i) False pulse
    (ii) Single revolution in multiple track
    (iii) Forward and inverse direction
    (iv) Exact position of the motor shaft

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  7. Q1g. What will be the number of tracks for the resolution of 11.25 degrees for an encoder? (i) 4 (ii) 5 (iii) 6 (iv) 820242m

    Module 2: Position and velocity measurment

    What will be the number of tracks for the resolution of 11.25 degrees for an encoder?
    (i) 4
    (ii) 5
    (iii) 6
    (iv) 8

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  8. Q1h. In which type of system does power transmission take place through compressed air? (i) Fluid power system (ii) Pneumatic system (iii) Hydraulic system (iv) Stepper motors20242m

    Module 4: Robotic actuators

    In which type of system does power transmission take place through compressed air?
    (i) Fluid power system
    (ii) Pneumatic system
    (iii) Hydraulic system
    (iv) Stepper motors

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  9. Q1i. A variable reluctance stepper motor is constructed of material with salient poles: (i) Paramagnetic (ii) Diamagnetic (iii) Ferromagnetic (iv) Non-magnetic20242m

    Module 5: Introduction to motors

    A variable reluctance stepper motor is constructed of material with salient poles:
    (i) Paramagnetic
    (ii) Diamagnetic
    (iii) Ferromagnetic
    (iv) Non-magnetic

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  10. Q1j. A stepping motor is a _____ device. (i) Mechanical (ii) Electrical (iii) Analogue (iv) Incremental20242m

    Module 5: Introduction to motors

    A stepping motor is a _____ device.
    (i) Mechanical
    (ii) Electrical
    (iii) Analogue
    (iv) Incremental

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  11. Q2a. What is a Tactile Sensor? How it Works? Write its Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.20247m

    Module 1: Sensor classifications and characteristics

    What is a Tactile Sensor? How it Works? Write its Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.

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  12. Q2b. What is a Proximity Sensor? How it Works? Write its Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.20247m

    Module 1: Sensor classifications and characteristics

    What is a Proximity Sensor? How it Works? Write its Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.

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  13. Q3a. What is an Optical encoder? How it Works? Write its Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.20247m

    Module 2: Position and velocity measurment

    What is an Optical encoder? How it Works? Write its Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.

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  14. Q3b. What is an Accelerometer? How it Works? Write its Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.20247m

    Module 2: Position and velocity measurment

    What is an Accelerometer? How it Works? Write its Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.

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  15. Q4a. What Is a Strain Gauge Sensor and How Does It Work? Write its Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.20247m

    Module 3: Force and Torque measurment

    What Is a Strain Gauge Sensor and How Does It Work? Write its Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.

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  16. Q4b. What is a Ultrasonic sensor? How it Works? Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.20247m

    Module 3: Force and Torque measurment

    What is a Ultrasonic sensor? How it Works? Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.

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  17. Q5a. Write Hydraulic actuators: operating principle, advantage and disadvantage.20247m

    Module 4: Robotic actuators

    Write Hydraulic actuators: operating principle, advantage and disadvantage.

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  18. Q5b. Compare hydraulic, Pneumatics and Electric Actuator.20247m

    Module 4: Robotic actuators

    Compare hydraulic, Pneumatics and Electric Actuator.

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  19. Q6a. What is a Torque sensor? How it Works? Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.20247m

    Module 3: Force and Torque measurment

    What is a Torque sensor? How it Works? Types, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications.

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  20. Q6b. Define Servo motor and explain in brief any type of servo motor, also write its application, advantage and disadvantage.20247m

    Module 5: Introduction to motors

    Define Servo motor and explain in brief any type of servo motor, also write its application, advantage and disadvantage.

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  21. Q7a. Write and construct in detail of Variable Reluctance (VR) Stepper Motor, application, advantage and disadvantage.20247m

    Module 5: Introduction to motors

    Write and construct in detail of Variable Reluctance (VR) Stepper Motor, application, advantage and disadvantage.

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  22. Q7b. Write and construct in detail Series motors: Component, application, advantage and disadvantage.20247m

    Module 5: Introduction to motors

    Write and construct in detail Series motors: Component, application, advantage and disadvantage.

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  23. Q8a. Describe Belt transmission: Component, application, advantage and disadvantage.20247m

    Module 6: Motion transmission

    Describe Belt transmission: Component, application, advantage and disadvantage.

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  24. Q8b. Describe Gear transmission: Component, application, advantage and disadvantage.20247m

    Module 6: Motion transmission

    Describe Gear transmission: Component, application, advantage and disadvantage.

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  25. Q9a. Write short note on: Potentiometer20247m

    Module 2: Position and velocity measurment

    Write short note on: Potentiometer

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  26. Q9b. Write short note on: Gyroscopes20247m

    Module 2: Position and velocity measurment

    Write short note on: Gyroscopes

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  27. Q9c. Write short note on: Interaction sensors20247m

    Module 1: Sensor classifications and characteristics

    Write short note on: Interaction sensors

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  28. Q9d. Write short note on: 2D and 3D velocity measurement20247m

    Module 2: Position and velocity measurment

    Write short note on: 2D and 3D velocity measurement

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