新人教选修七unitrobotswarmingup.pptx

Unit 2RobotsWarming upIs it a real girl?What is a robot? A robot is basically a computer-controlled machine that is programmed to move, manipulate (操纵) objects, and accomplish work for us human beings. It is able to perform repetitive tasks more quickly, cheaply, and accurately than humans.Sounds Reasonable?A robot is a machine designed to do jobs that are usually performed by humans. Robots are programmed and controlled by a computer . Have you ever played with robot toys? robotDo you want to play with the real robots?some real robotsGuess what these robots are doing.Playing footballRiding/Cycling Playing musicDancingLet’s look at the pictures below and see what robots can look like. What can robots look like?SpiderDinosaur Dragonfly SnakeMantis (螳螂)螳螂HumansHuge armDiscussionWhat can robots doin our daily life ?What can a robot do?act as a policeman/a sellerTalk with humanDo the housework(cleaning,cooking……..)Take care of childrenRobotsdo researchDo some shoppingAnd so on…Play with human Talk with people Say hello to peopleClean the planeDo the labour work Lead the wayPlay sportsNowadays robots can be made into various shapes for various uses.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?LaborSearch enginesScienceMedicine/Diagnosis诊断What else?AppliancesRobot QuizWhich 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?