Notes for Investigation of Robotics Presentation

Watch the video about the Wired NextFest. Below each picture, describe what is unique about each of these robot from the fest.

Motion

• Mars robot
  • How long has the Opportunity robot been up on Mars exploring?
  • How does the Opportunity rover move on Mars?
    
  • Describe some of the challenges to moving on Mars.
• Little Dog
  • How many joints does the Little Dog robot appear to have on one leg?
  • What could be an advantage to a robot that could move like the Little Dog robot?

Design Decisions

List at least 4 different animals that were studied in designing the robots and what can be learned from each.

List some of the steps used in developing and testing these different robots:

What are the 3 things that make a robot a robot? A robot can ___________________, ______________ and _________________

Research: Do some research of your own.
Choose one of the questions below.
Find, cite and summarize at least 3 current, valid sources of information on the topic of your choice.

• What other ways do robots move besides rolling, flying or walking? Find at least 3 different kinds of robots and describe how they move and what they are useful for
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• How do robots interact with people besides using spoken words? What kinds of communication are being developed between robots and humans? Find at least 3 different robots, summarize how they communicate and how they are useful to people.