DARPA Robotics and Tarantula Facts

In this episode of SciShow Talk Show, host Hank Green is joined by Peter Winkler to discuss various topics. They explore the causes and implications of sinkholes, particularly in Florida and Louisiana. The conversation shifts to DARPA's development of a robotic mule for military use, with future plans for humanoid robots. Jesse from Animal Wonders introduces Fluffy, a Chilean rose hair tarantula, explaining her features and behavior. The episode combines science, technology, and animal education in an engaging format.

What is one natural cause of sinkholes as discussed in the video?

• Earthquakes

• Erosion of limestone by water

• Volcanic activity

• Deforestation

What is a man-made activity that can lead to sinkholes?

• Natural gas drilling

• Constructing roads

• Building skyscrapers

• Planting trees

What is DARPA's robotic mule primarily designed for?

• Carrying supplies for the military

• Performing household chores

• Participating in sports

• Teaching in schools

By what year did DARPA plan to have the robotic mule ready for the marines?

• 2018

• 2012

• 2014

• 2016

What is the ultimate goal for DARPA's development of robots?

• To create robots for household chores

• To develop humanoid robots with lethal force

• To build robots for space exploration

• To design robots for educational purposes

What is a unique feature of the Chilean rose hair tarantula?

• It can swim

• It can fly

• It changes color

• It has a fluffy-looking exoskeleton

What type of web does the Chilean rose hair tarantula create?

• A spiral orb web

• A funnel web

• A hammock-like ground web

• A large aerial web

How does the tarantula consume its prey?

• By chewing with its teeth

• By sucking it up like a slurpee

• By swallowing it whole

• By dissolving it with acid

What happens to the prey after the tarantula injects its venom?

• It evaporates

• It becomes a gel-like substance

• It explodes

• It turns into a solid

Why doesn't the tarantula attack the host's hand?

• It is afraid of humans

• It is not hungry

• It thinks the hand is the ground

• It is too tired