Cool Jobs: Wide World of Robots

How does the author show connection between people with Alzheimer's disease and people recovering from strokes?

• The author explains the difference between the problems with memory and problems with brain function.

• The author describes how both groups benefited from a robot's encouragement.

• The author illustrates the value of mental exercises for both groups

• The author gives a detailed explanation to show how socially assistive robots are able to talk and move

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Why does the author describe both the positive and negative reactions of autistic children to robot Bandit?

• The author wants to show the differences between how children and adults reacted to Bandit.

• The author wants to explain why some children played with Bandit and some seemed uncomfortable and moved away.

• The author hopes to prove that the robot cannot be used in certain situations

• The author is suggesting why and how Bandit can be improved.

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Which statement best describes the distinction between socially assistive robots and other sophisticated robots?

• Socially assistive robots require more complex programming.

• Socially assistive robots can only be used for therapy and rehabilitation

• Socially assistive robots are designed to have characteristics that are more humanlike

• Socially assistive robots both experience and react to emotions.

What is the central idea of this article?

• Engineers are currently building all kinds of robots and the possibilities are endless.

• Robots shaped like snakes could help one day search for victims after an earthquake or even help doctors perform surgeries.

• Technology has advanced so much as we are introduced to robots.

• Robots can be programmed to ask a patient to perform an exercise and to then monitor the patient's movement.

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According to the author, what advantage is there to having robots hep children with autism spectrum disorders?

• Robots are attentive and listen well

• Robots can be programmed to help patients to perform movement

• Robots can help doctors.

• Robots never get tired or frustrated as people do.

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