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#Repetitive: Same thing that has been repeated many times
#Stimulate: To encourage something to grow
What if you could deploy robots equipped with AI to protect endangered
species from poachers and habitat destruction? How would these robots patrol
protected areas and intervene in threatening situations?
REVISIT
▶ Pre-programmed robots are designed to work in a controlled environment and their main function
is to perform repetitive tasks.
▶ Autonomous robots are designed to work independently without any human intervention.
▶ Teleoperated robots are semi-autonomous bots designed to be controlled from a distance.
▶ Augmenting robots are designed to enhance human capability or replace the capabilities a human
may have lost.
▶ Humanoid robots are designed to perform human-like activities by mimicking human behaviour.
1. Tick ( ) the correct option.
a. What is the main function of pre-programmed robots?
(i) Operate independently (ii) Perform repetitive tasks
(iii) Enhance human capabilities (iv) Mimic human behaviour
b. Which of the following is an example of an autonomous robot?
(i) Mechanical arm (ii) CyberKnife
(iii) Roomba vacuum cleaner (iv) Drone controller
c. Tele-operated robots are most commonly used in which field?
(i) Agriculture (ii) Medicine
(iii) Education (iv) Transportation
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