Glossary - Q

A glossary of terms commonly used in robotics, electronics, and programming.

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Quadcopter
A type of drone with four rotors positioned in a square formation.Quadcopters are widely used in robotics applications for aerial surveillance, mapping, delivery, and research due to their stability and maneuverability.
Quadruped
A robot that moves on four legs, similar to animals like dogs, cats, or horses. Quadruped robots are designed for stability and mobility over various terrains, often used in military, rescue, and exploration applications.
Quality Assurance
The systematic process of ensuring that robotic systems meet specified requirements and standards. In robotics manufacturing, QA involves testing components, software, and complete systems to verify performance, safety, and reliability.
Quantum Computer
A computer that makes use of the quantum states of subatomic particles to store information. Quantum computers have potential applications in robotics for complex optimization problems and machine learning algorithms.
Queue
A data structure that follows the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle. In robotics programming, queues are used for task scheduling, command processing, and managing sequences of operations that need to be executed in order.