新人教版选修七Unit2RobotsWarmingup课件.pptVIP

Nowadays robots can be made into various shapes for various uses. What 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 other cases, robots are used in repetitive, or boring tasks in which human performance might degrade (降低价值) over time. Robots can perform these repetitive, high-precision operations 24 hours a day without fatigue. Why use Robots? There are many benefits to using robots instead of humans. 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, or need to rest. 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. Why we study robots? Search engines Labor Science Medicine/ Diagnosis Appliances What else? 诊断 Honda Humanoid Robot Walk Turn Stairs Robot Teams USC robotics Lab 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. Robot Quiz 3. Why would a company choose to use robots instead of humans? A. They never get sick. B. They dont need a lunch break. C. Theyll never be bored. D. All of the above. 4. Robots can do work that is too _____ for humans. A. fun B. scary C. dangerous D. predictable Fiction: stories, novels, etc. which describe events and people that do not exist Non-fiction: writing that is about real people, events and facts Literature: writing that is considered to be work of art, including novels, plays and poetry Do you know any science fiction literature, films, TV s