What term describes robots that can perform only one task?

• A. Single task robots
• B. Collaborative robots
• C. Autonomous robots
• D. Industrial robots

Answer: (A)

Specialization in robotics means a device is built to perform a single operation extremely well and cannot readily switch to other tasks. That kind of robot is described as a single-task robot: it’s optimized for one repetitive function and tends to be simpler and cheaper than adaptable systems. Other terms describe broader capabilities: collaborative robots are designed to work with humans and often adapt to multiple tasks; autonomous robots perform tasks without human input and can handle varying tasks; industrial robots cover a manufacturing category that includes many robots, often programmable for more than one operation. So for robots that can perform only one task, single-task robots is the best fit.