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Century
Activity Understanding the Concept of STA Skills #Media Literacy
(Sense, Think and Act)

Hello Students. Have you ever seen a Tesla autonomous car? It drives all by itself, without anyone
controlling the wheel.

Let’s take a moment to watch this incredible video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlThdr3O5Qo.

What did you notice? How does the car manage to navigate through traffic? What devices are used
to sense its surroundings and other vehicles on the road?

The magic behind this lies in the STA principle—Sense, Think, and Act. Just like humans use the
sense organs to gather information about the world, then send that data to our brain and our brain
uses the intelligence to chart the best course of action, Tesla’s autonomous car works the same way.
It uses the array of sensors like cameras, proximity sensors, and GPS to detect its surroundings. The
data from these sensors is then sent to the car’s processor, which process this information using
artificial intelligence to make decisions and safely drive the car to its destination.

The STA principle isn’t just limited to cars; it’s the basic principle of how intelligent machines are
designed to help make our lives easier. In the coming chapters, we’ll dive into exciting hands-on
activities that will teach you how these concepts work and help you understand the logic behind
these incredible machines. Are you ready to embark on this fun and technical journey?

Key Characteristics of Robots

Autonomy: Robots can work without human intervention
after being programmed.

Sensors: Robots use sensors to gather information about
their environment (e.g., temperature, light, movement).

Actuators: These are motors or other mechanisms that
allow robots to move or manipulate objects.
Control Systems: The brain of the robot, which processes
data from sensors and sends instructions to the actuators.

Applications of Robotics

Manufacturing: Robots are used in factories for
assembly lines to build cars, electronics, etc.

Medical Field: Surgical robots assist doctors in
performing delicate operations.
Space Exploration: Robots like the Mars rovers are
sent to explore distant planets.

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