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Gadgets and Gizmos  CHAPTER 10

                    My e-Diary

                Blogging        is my life         1.  Choose an appropriate
                                                     title for your blog.
                 Posted on October 30, __ by Arif
 Blogging        Yamada: Our Future Partner
  is my life
                 Last weekend, Kumar and I went to a SciTech exhibition held at Kuala Lumpur
 Home            Convention Centre (KLCC). It is an annual event where well-known exhibitors
 Blog            from all over the world showcase their gadgets. The one that caught our eye was
                 a cyborg called Yamada, made in Japan.
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                     Yamada is a cyborg created by a team of researchers from Sany, a famous
 Video           multinational corporation which specialises in creating the latest gadgets in the world   6.  Choose an
 Link            of technology. Yamada caught our eye because of its several unique features. One of   interesting image
                 its outstanding features is that it could imitate human movements and store them   to attract readers.
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                 in its internal hard disk. We had a chance to play with Yamada. Kumar started off by
                 waving his hands in the air. Seconds later, Yamada imitated Kumar’s actions. Everyone
                 was amused.
                     Then, we had a chance to listen to the inventors’ explanation about Yamada’s
                 important  parts.  The  head  is  equipped  with  sensors  to  guide  its  movement.  For
                 example, as the robot walks, it will scan its path to avoid unnecessary collision with
                 other objects. Next, the inventors also explained about Yamada’s hands. Both metallic
                 hands are very strong as they can crush a metal object within seconds. Lastly, the feet
                 are also equipped with special suction technology. It can climb stairs, therefore, the
                 owner does not have to worry if the robot tumbles on a staircase.
                     After listening to their explanations, we visited other booths. There were lots of   7.  Write a
                 gadgets and other robots that were invented to assist humans. We left the exhibition   closing
                 in the afternoon. I really wish that one day I can become a great inventor and help   paragraph
                 other people.                                                                for your
                                                                                              entry.

                 B  Follow the steps given to help you prepare your blog entry.

                                                         Step 2
                           Step 1                                                  Step 3
                  Choose an interesting  topic    Prepare a draft for your   Type the entry based
                                                   online entry – include
                  that you want to write about.                               on the edited drafts.
                                                 suitable cohesive devices.


                            Step 4                         Step 5                      Step 6
                 Make sure you include suitable       Include interesting         Ask your friend to
                   headings and sub-headings.       pictures in your entry.     proofread your entry.


                         Step 7                     Step 8                           Step 9
                   Publish your entry       Share your entry on social       Remind your friends to
                      in your blog.         media to get more views.             give feedback.


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