- •Get a grip. Part 1.
- •Skim the text (Parts 1 and 2) and tell who Ron Diftler, Russ Tedrake, Roderic Grupen are and what they say about robots, robotics and their work.
- •Look through the list of words and phrases and check if you know their Ukrainian equivalents. Use the Mini-Dictionary (unit 3) if necessary.
- •Explain the meaning of the following phrases.
- •C ross the odd word out.
- •Match the words in the left-hand column with the words in the right-hand column to make phrases from the text. You may use some words several times. Translate the collocations into Ukrainian.
- •Match the words with their translation.
- •Now, use the words above to complete the sentences. Use the remaining words to make up sentences of your own.
- •Match the words with their definitions.
- •Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list below.
- •Fill the cells in the table with the words derived from the given ones.
- •Fill in the words in the correct form.
- •Rearrange the letters in bold to make words that fit into the gaps.
- •Choose the correct answer.
- •Work in small groups. Match 1-6 with a-f to make sentences.
- •Look through Mini-Grammar section. Explain what Gerund is using the verbs given below in sentences about your groupmates. Use the given verbs in any tense adding verbs in Gerund.
- •Underline the Gerund in the given function. Translate into Ukrainian.
- •Translate the following paragraphs into English using the Gerund.
- •Correct the mistakes.
- •Translate into English. Pay attention to the use of the Infinitive.
- •Think of other words that can be added to such a glossary.
- •Work in pairs. Student a: you are Eduardo Torres-Jara, a developer of Obrero. Student b: You are Aaron Edsinger, one of developers of Domo. Exchange information about your achievements.
- •Work in small groups. You have invented a new robot. Make a short presentation of your robot.
- •Discuss the following quotations in small groups.
- •Problem-solving How much do you know about robots? Work in pairs. Choose the correct answer.
- •Mini-Dictionary unit 3 Robot making industry
- •Mini-grammar The Gerund
- •The functions of the Gerund in the sentence
Match the words in the left-hand column with the words in the right-hand column to make phrases from the text. You may use some words several times. Translate the collocations into Ukrainian.
on-board
bolt
computing
feat
assembly-line
work
impressive
ability
tiny
computer
industrial
five-fingered hand
to launch
manipulation
precisely controlled
glove
pressurised
an initiative
autonomous mobile
component
Match the words with their translation.
to fasten
хапати, затискати
to mimic
наводити порядок
to spruce up
імітувати
to outdo
прокладати
to grasp
прикріпляти
to adjust
перевищити, подолати
to tether
упорядковувати
Now, use the words above to complete the sentences. Use the remaining words to make up sentences of your own.
Automatic screw … systems with Janome desktop or SCARA robots will increase throughput on a variety of assembly applications.
New robots in a Tesla factory in Fremont … previous ones by being able to perform as many as four functions instead of just one.
Italian scientists have created a robotic face that can accurately … six human facial expressions.
The robot is learning how to … objects by playing with them. He can pick small round objects for now.
Robots … solar panels to improve output.
Match the words with their definitions.
torso
physical or mental agility
habitat
photoelectric cell, that receives a signal or stimulus and responds to it
dexterity
place where someone resides
remote control
handheld clicker
intervention
result of deduction
inference
physical assault
actuator
animate body and its condition
motor skills
ability to move
strain
driving gear
handrail
barrier used to enclose stairs
hook
to deform as a result of a stress
off the shelf
from stock and readily available
sensor
curved fastener
Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list below.
Robot, assembly, dirty, performing, reliability,industry, robotic, machine, plant, programmable
The first truly modern 1) … , digitally operated and 2) …, was invented by George Devol in 1954 and was ultimately called the Unimate. Devol sold the first Unimate to General Motors in 1960, and it was installed in 1961 in a 3) … in Trenton, New Jersey to lift hot pieces of metal from a die casting 4) … and stack them. Devol’s patent for the first digitally operated 5) … arm represents the foundation of the modern robotics 6) ….
Commercial and industrial robots are now in widespread use 7) … jobs more cheaply or with greater accuracy and 8) … than humans. They are also employed for jobs which are too 9) …, dangerous or dull to be suitable for humans. Robots are widely used in manufacturing, 10) … and packing, transport, earth and space exploration, surgery, weaponry, etc.