4.2 The real Robot

What is a computer program?

• type of computer
  

• A set of instructions a computer can understand

• A robot machine

• A human instruction manual

What do traffic lights use to change colors?

• Batteries

• Manual control

• Time or sensor input

• Human operator

Which of these is an example of a programmed machine?

• A bicycle

• A street light that turns on with a timer

• A whiteboard

• A chalk

What is this?

____ ROVER

What is the Mars Rover?

• A real-world robot

• A space shuttle

• A movie character

• A video game

What is the purpose of the Mars Rover?

• To work in schools

• To clean factories

• To explore space and planets like Mars

• To help with traffic control

What can CCTV cameras do?

• Cook food

• Monitor and record activities

• Drive cars

• Teach classes

Why do factories use robots?

• They are cheap

• They get tired easily

• They make fewer mistakes

• They talk to workers

Which job is better for a human than a robot?

• Repeating the same task all day

• Making decisions and thinking

• Lifting heavy boxes

• Sorting simple parts

Why are robots easy to clean?

• They are made of paper

• They clean themselves

• They have smooth surfaces

• They are waterproof