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Robots SEE ALSO

▸ ▸ Computers p.71
▸ ▸ Factories p.97
Robots are computer-controlled machines that do jobs ▸ ▸ Machines p.150
for us. They can be used in many ways, such as helping ▸ ▸ Medicine p.160
doctors, building things, and doing jobs that would be ▸ ▸ Space travel

too dangerous for people to do. p.237

Eye sensors
allow the
Types of robot robot to “see.” Humanoid robot
Robots are carefully designed to Some robots are designed
do their jobs. Each type of robot to look a bit like people. This
robot is called NAO. It can
has its own unique look. dance and speak.

Each “finger” has a
different function. Robots can see
and feel, but not
like humans. Their
sensors use
code to interpret
feedback.

Medical robot Hand sensors
Robots are capable of performing very allow NAO to
delicate movements. They can help “feel” objects.
doctors operate on their patients.

Robots in space
NASA uses robots to perform
dangerous tasks in outer space.
This robot mends things on the
International Space Station.

Factory robot
Robots are strong, and
are good at doing the
same thing over and
over again. This makes
them useful in factories.
Foot sensors are used for
walking, climbing stairs, Motors allow the
and detecting obstacles. robot to move up
and down.
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