英語Unit2-Robots-warming-up課件人教版選修七

1、What is a robot?A robot is basically a computer-controlled machine that is programmed to move, manipulate (操縱) objects, and accomplish(完成) work for us human beings. It is able to perform repetitive tasks more quickly, cheaply, and accurately than humans.All robots are made up of 3 elements: Body Con

2、trol BehaviorThese definitions includes many objects that we encounter in our everyday lives. For example:RobotNon-RobotAlarm ClockWalkmanTraffic Light (timed)CarMicrowave (cook for 2 min)TypewriterPhotocopier (make 100)BicycleVCR (recording)FlashlightSometimes, a few of the objects weve classified

3、above can be considered both robot and non-robot. Those that can fall into both categories(種類) including the car (its a robot with cruise control), the TV (its a robot if it has alarm capabilities), and the VCR (its a non-robot if youre just playing a tape).Warming UpLets look at some pictures and s

4、ee what robots can look like.huge armrobotshumanssnake(mantis)spider螳螂Robots can be made into all kinds of things.RobotsMobileHumanoidLeggedIndustrialrobotWarming upWhat can robots do ?humans, snake, huge arm, spiderhomeworkplay with me play football What can robots look like?RobotsPlay with humanLo

5、ok for humanTalk with humanHouseworkAnd so onWhat kinds of work are robots usually used for? Robots are made to perform different tasks. Many of them are used for tasks that are either dangerous or unpleasant for us human beings. In medical laboratories, robots handle potentially hazardous(dangerous

6、) materials, such as blood or urine samples (尿樣). In other cases, robots are used in repetitive, monotonous(boring) tasks in which human performance might degrade (降低價值) over time. Robots can perform these repetitive, high-precision operations 24 hours a day without fatigue.Why we use Robots?There a

7、re many benefits to use robots instead of humans. Can you imagine working in a factory all day, every day, doing the exact same thing over and over again? The good thing about robots is that they will never get bored, and they will do things more efficiently than people. Also, robots never get sick,

8、 or need to rest. This means they can work for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.They will never need time off, or lunch breaks. Sometimes, when a task is too dangerous or difficult for a human, a robot will be able to do it without any risks or problems. (Robots in the Real World will focus on these ta

9、sks) Why we study robots?Search enginesLaborScienceMedicine/DiagnosisAppliancesWhat else?診斷Honda Humanoid RobotWalkTurnStairsSony AIBORobot TeamsUSC robotics LabHistory of Robots This was one of the first robots - The robots name was Elektro and his dogs name was Sparko. They appeared at the New Yor

10、k Worlds Fair in 1939. While plugged in, Elektro could say 77 words and move backwards and forwards. When did the first robot appear? In the 1920s, Karl Capek from Czechoslovakia introduced the worlds first robot on stage. His play was entitled Rossums Universal Robots. The theme of the play was rob

11、ots controlling humans in society. Although he introduced the idea of robots, Karl Capek was skeptical about how much of an impact robots could have. He rejected all suggestions that a robot could ever replace a human being, or have feelings such as love or rebellion. Laws of Robotics The Russian/Am

12、erican scientist and author, Isaac Asimov, who wrote science fiction, proposed three (and then he added Law Zero) Laws of Robotics (in the 1940s):Law Zero: A robot may not injure humanity, or, through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm. Law One: A robot may not injure a human being or through

13、inaction allow a human being to come to harm. Law Two: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. Law Three: A robot must protect its own existence, as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws. 1.

14、Which one of the following is NOT a robot? A. Bicycle B. Traffic light C. Microwave D. Photocopier 2. Which of the following can be considered both a robot and a non-robot? A. Alarm Clock B. Motor Bike C. Microwave D. VCR 3. Why would a company choose to use robots instead of humans? A. They never g

15、et sick B. They dont need a lunch break C. Theyll never be bored D. All of the above Robot Quiz4. Robots can do work that is too _ for humans. A. Fun B. Scary C. Dangerous D. Predictable 5. A robot would be used instead of a human in which situation? A.An elephant escaped from the circus B.A terrori

16、st planted a bomb in an office building C.A cat was stuck in a tree D.Your friend fell into the lake and couldnt swim 6. Where do you think robots will show up in the future? A.Our homes B.Our schools C.Our bodies D.All of the above7. What is the hardest thing for a robot to do? A. Eat B. Walk C. Talk D.All of the above 8. Who introduced the worlds first robot? A. Thomas Edison B. Marie Curie C. Karl Capek D. Neil Armstrong 9. What is a robot NOT allowed to do according to the 3 Laws of Robotics? A. Have fun B. Drive a car C. Injure a human being D. Go to the movies 13. What w