VOICED : Robot ayuda a restaurar arte

In the basement of the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid, a robot named Pablito examines artworks by Joan Miró using infrared and ultraviolet photography. This technology allows the robot to capture thousands of photos, which are then assembled into a large, detailed image. This process aids restorers by revealing details invisible to the naked eye. Named after Pablo Picasso, Pablito was first used on his work, Guernica. The robot enhances precision and detects defects without touching the artwork, a crucial requirement for working with valuable pieces by artists like Picasso, Miró, Bacon, and Dalí.

What technology does the robot use to examine artworks in the Museo Reina Sofía?

• X-ray and laser scanning

• Infrared photography and ultraviolet light

• Thermal imaging and sonar

• Magnetic resonance imaging

What is the purpose of assembling the photos taken by the robot into a large image?

• To enhance the colors of the artwork

• To create a 3D model of the artwork

• To reveal details not visible to the naked eye

• To produce a holographic display

Why is the robot named Pablito?

• It is inspired by Picasso's painting style

• It was designed by Pablo Picasso

• It is a common name for robots in Spain

• It honors Pablo Picasso, whose work was first examined by the robot

What is a key design feature of Pablito that ensures the safety of the artworks?

• It uses soft brushes to clean the artwork

• It operates only under supervision

• It never comes into contact with the artwork

• It is made of lightweight materials

Which artists' works are mentioned as being housed in the Museo Reina Sofía?

• Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock

• Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Francis Bacon, and Salvador Dalí

• Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo

• Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet