Sci. 8- Mechanical Systems: Reading Assignment #2
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4 questions
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How does the idea of walking robots being more suitable for treacherous terrain support the idea of scientists training them for a mission to Mars?
How does the idea of walking robots being more suitable for treacherous terrain support the idea of scientists training them for a mission to Mars?
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Read the following summary of the article.
"Scientists are experimenting with four-legged robot “dogs” to help them explore more treacherous terrain on Mars. These new robots could recover from falls, access deep caves better, and collect information from new locations by building virtual maps. One such robot of this type called Au- Spot is being trained through different obstacle courses."
Is this an objective and accurate summary? How do you know?
Read the following summary of the article.
"Scientists are experimenting with four-legged robot “dogs” to help them explore more treacherous terrain on Mars. These new robots could recover from falls, access deep caves better, and collect information from new locations by building virtual maps. One such robot of this type called Au- Spot is being trained through different obstacle courses."
Is this an objective and accurate summary? How do you know?
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Which answer choice accurately characterizes how scientists feel about robot dogs?
Which answer choice accurately characterizes how scientists feel about robot dogs?
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Which of these ideas did the author develop the LEAST in this article about using walking robots on Mars?
Which of these ideas did the author develop the LEAST in this article about using walking robots on Mars?