Astro Boy: STEM Challenge Quiz

What is the name of the main robot character in the movie "Astro Boy"?

• Mega Man

• Astro Boy

• Iron Giant

• Wall-E

In the movie, what is Astro Boy powered by?

• Solar energy

• Blue Core

• Nuclear reactor

• Wind energy

Which scientist created Astro Boy?

• Dr. Tenma

• Dr. Light

• Dr. Ochanomizu

• Dr. Stone

Fill in the blank: In computer science, a ______ is a set of instructions that tells a computer or robot what to do.

• Battery

• Algorithm

• Circuit

• Sensor

Which of the following is a basic function of a robot, as seen in Astro Boy?

• Sleeping

• Processing information

• Eating food

• Growing plants

Astro Boy has the ability to fly. Which STEM concept best explains how he can stay in the air?

• Magnetism

• Aerodynamics and propulsion

• Photosynthesis

• Osmosis

In robotics, sensors are important for robots to interact with their environment. Which sensor would Astro Boy most likely use to see?

• Temperature sensor

• Camera or visual sensor

• Pressure sensor

• Sound sensor

If Astro Boy needs to solve a maze, which computer science concept would help him find the shortest path?

• Sorting algorithm

• Pathfinding algorithm

• Compression algorithm

• Encryption algorithm

Astro Boy’s artificial intelligence allows him to learn from his experiences. What is this process called in computer science?

• Data mining

• Machine learning

• Debugging

• Compiling

In the movie, robots and humans live together. Which STEM field studies the interaction between humans and robots?

• Astronomy

• Human-robot interaction

• Geology

• Meteorology