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Information Literacy
Quest Technology Literacy
Match the following:
1. Root AI a. transport potted plants in greenhouse settings
2. Thorvald b. used for milking
3. Merlin c. a tomato-picking robot
4. RV-100 d. modular multipurpose agricultural robot
Underwater Research
The main objective of underwater research is primarily on a safer and cleaner future for our oceans.
Underwater robots are being helpful in brining ecological balance in ocean. Humanoid robots will
soon replace human divers in carrying out deep or dangerous ocean research and engineering tasks.
Shipwreck Robots search the wracked ships like Titanic, etc. Deep Trekker drone is controlled by a
video-link handset that can be operated from the surface or by a diver in the water.
The robotic underwater glider Scarlet Knight crossed the Atlantic over the course of several
months in 2009.
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