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Basic Robotics Facts

Robotics

Test your knowledge with basic facts about robotics, famous robots, and key terms!

robotics technology science

10 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Sep 20, 2026

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1 The word "robot" originated from a word in which language meaning "forced labor"?

A German
B Czech
C Spanish
D French

2 According to Isaac Asimov's First Law of Robotics, what must a robot never harm?

A A human being
B Another robot
C Its power source
D A computer network

3 What is the main function of sensors on a robot?

A To store fuel
B To generate electricity
C To gather information about its environment
D To decorate the robot

4 Which robotic rover was landed on Mars by NASA in February 2021 to search for signs of ancient life?

A Voyager 1
B Sputnik
C Hubble
D Perseverance

5 What is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) more commonly known as?

A Rover
B Drone
C Submarine
D Blimp

6 Which Japanese company created ASIMO, a famous bipedal humanoid robot, in 2000?

A Honda
B Toyota
C Ford
D Hyundai

7 Which household device is a common real-world example of an autonomous cleaning robot?

A Smart toaster
B Automatic lawnmower
C Robotic vacuum cleaner
D Digital thermostat

8 Which component acts as the "brain" of a robot by processing data and executing program code?

A Battery
B Microcontroller
C Sensor
D Joint

9 In which industry were industrial robotic arms first widely adopted for assembly lines?

A Commercial fishing
B Textile spinning
C Fast food preparation
D Automotive manufacturing

10 What is the name of the iconic Canadian-built robotic arm used on the International Space Station?

A Canadarm
B EuroArm
C NasaLeg
D OrbitClaw

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