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8. Which of the following is a semi-autonomous robot?
i. Remote-controlled toy car

ii. Drone that can be pre-programmed and also remotely guided
iii. Washing machine timer

iv. Robotic vacuum cleaner with no sensors
9. Robots designed for companionship or customer assistance are:
i. Exploration robots ii. Social robots

iii. Industrial manipulators iv. Agricultural robots
10. The core difference between a simple machine and a robot is:
i. Robots require more power

ii. Robots can be programmed and automated
iii. Machines are always bigger

iv. Robots cannot work continuously

B. Fill in the blanks.
1. The word “robot” was first used in the play .
2. The earliest industrial robot was called .

3. Robots that operate without human intervention are called robots.
4. The physical part of a robot that performs tasks like welding or gripping is the .

5. Sensors act as the organs of a robot.
6. A robot’s ability to function in hazardous environments ensures human .
7. Robots that interact socially are often equipped with recognition systems.

8. A Mars Rover is an example of a robot.
9. The first industrial robots were mainly used in the industry.
10. Robotics as a field integrates mechanics, electronics, and .

C. State whether these statements are true or false.
1. Robots are always humanoid in form.

2. Social robots are designed for interaction with humans.
3. A manipulator is a type of robot used in space exploration.

4. Robots differ from machines because they can be programmed to make decisions.
5. Robots have no role in disaster management.

D. Match the following:
1. Humanoid Robot a. Automobile factory
2. Unimate b. Companion and interaction

3. Social Robot c. Resembles human form
4. Mobile Robot d. Explores terrain independently
5. Space Robot e. Mars Rover

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