Robot

Robots, often controlled by computers, are crucial in space exploration. They perform tasks in environments unsuitable for humans, such as collecting and analyzing data and samples. The Mars Exploration Rovers exemplify robots making autonomous decisions when out of contact with Mission Control.

What is a key feature of robots mentioned in the introduction?

• They are only used in industrial settings.

• They require constant human supervision.

• They operate independently, often under computer control.

• They are always manually controlled.

Why are robots crucial in space exploration?

• They can travel faster than spacecraft.

• They can communicate with aliens.

• They can work in environments unsuitable for humans.

• They are cheaper than human astronauts.

What is one of the tasks robots perform in space?

• Building space stations.

• Repairing satellites.

• Making observations and sending data back to Earth.

• Piloting spacecraft.

What is a unique capability of the Mars Exploration Rovers?

• They can communicate with other planets.

• They can make simple decisions when out of contact with Mission Control.

• They can transform into different shapes.

• They can fly back to Earth.

What is one of the functions of robots in space exploration?

• They can generate energy from stars.

• They can terraform Mars.

• They can create new planets.

• They can analyze samples.