Miller Classwork

ELEMENTARY ~ 

Panthers

• IXL
• BrainPop Jr

UPPER SCHOOL ~  

Period 4/5

A. Do Now ~ In Composition Books. List the 15 categories of robots (Types of Robots). Second, in your own words briefly describe each category. Finally, give two examples for each category.

B. ScienceFlix Robotics – Reflection Questions. Click on the Robotics Reading link below and read the article to find your answers.

RESOURCES: Robotics Reading

1. Robotics is a form of _____________ – a science in which…..
2. Where did the first practical automatic machines appear? What were they based on?
3. The first use of the word “robot” was by the …..
4. When and by whom was the first actual robot developed? What was its job?
5. Today, industrial robots are available in two basic types: _____________ and ____________. Explain.
6. Robots are commonly found in ____________, and the majority of them are simply stationary robot arms made up of ________links connected by ________.
7. A robot is nothing more than a _____________ ___________________.
8. Some robots can be programmed to ________________ and even _____________.
9. The robot’s control computer may be programmed to exhibit some form of ____________ _____________.
10. What are well suited for robotic automation?
11. What are the various ways that robots are in action. Be specific and give examples.
12. According to the article what is the impact of robots on society?

C. Short Essay Assignment ~ Choose 2 of the following and write a SHORT ESSAY (150 words for each) in your composition book. 

1. Why are robots so helpful in dangerous situations? Name some ways that robotics technology is helping to advance space exploration?
2. Self-driving cars will likely become much more common in the coming years. What technology makes “driverless” cars possible? Why are so many people resistant to such vehicles?
3. Medical robotics is an important field. What are some of the advantages of robotic surgery on patients? How can the “microbots” of the future further help medical professionals and their patients?

D. FYI –> Robotics Questions Quiz, Mon Feb 10, 2020

E. Movie: ‘Spare Parts’Thurs & Fri Feb 6-7, 2020