The Nature of Technology: Robots

Which of the following best explains why robots are used in car factories?

• Robots are faster than cars

• Robots enjoy building cars

• Robots work more accurately and safely than humans

• Robots can drive cars

A machine that needs a person to press a button every time it moves is not a robot because:

• It moves too fast

• It makes noise

• It is not automatic

• It is made of metal

A robot has sensors, a controller, and actuators. If the sensors stop working, what will happen?

• The robot will stop thinking

• The robot won't be able to move

• The robot won't understand its environment

• The robot will become faster

Which task is most suitable for a robot, rather than a human?

• Painting a creative mural

• Welding the same car part all day

• Writing a poem

• Giving a speech

Why are robots useful in dangerous jobs like bomb disposal or space exploration?

• They have better ideas than humans

• They don't need sleep

• They can be replaced if damaged

• They never make mistakes

If you remove the controller from a robot, what would most likely happen?

• It would still clean the floor

• It wouldn't know what to do with information

• It would move randomly

• It would become stronger

A robot senses an obstacle, processes the data, and turns to avoid it. What part did the 'turning' action?

• Sensor

• Controller

• Actuator

• Programmer

What makes a robot different from other machines like a fan or blender?

• It is colorful

• It can be programmed to make decisions

• It makes more noise

• It uses water

Why is it important for robots to sense their environment?

• So they look cool

• So they can choose music

• So they can react and adapt to changes

• So they can fly

Which example best shows a robot working semi-autonomously?

• A person drives a remote-controlled car

• A robot vacuums the floor by itself but stops when you call it

• A blender turns on and off with a switch

• A toy car rolls down a ramp