Robots and Their Functions

What is a robot?

• A machine designed by people to do a specific job

• A walking, talking piece of metal

• An animal-like machine

• A machine that can only build cars

Which types of jobs are robots particularly good at?

• Jobs that require creativity and imagination

• Jobs that are boring, dangerous, or in places where people could get hurt

• Jobs that involve taking vacations and lunch breaks

• Jobs that only involve building cars

In which extreme environments can robots work where humans would struggle?

• Deserts, mountains, and forests

• Hot places like volcanoes, deep underwater, and smelly sewage plants

• Libraries, schools, and hospitals

• Shopping malls and restaurants

What are the names of the two robots currently exploring Mars?

• R2 and ASIMO

• Wall-E and Eve

• Opportunity and Curiosity

• Rover and Explorer