6.2 · Lesson 2 of 2
Robots at work
Syllabus 6.2.3
What this lesson covers
- Describe the roles robots perform and evaluate their use
Key vocabulary
- Industrial robot
- A robot used in manufacturing, e.g. for welding, painting or assembly.
- Surgical robot
- A robot that helps surgeons operate with great precision.
- Domestic robot
- A robot that does household chores, e.g. a robot vacuum.
- Drone
- An unmanned flying robot, e.g. for deliveries or crop spraying.
- Animatronics
- Robots used to bring characters to life, e.g. in theme parks.
Check your learning
- Quick check: 4 questions
- Key vocabulary test: 5 terms
- Activity 1: Where is this robot used? · 8 questions
- Activity 2: Robots at work quiz · 8 questions
- Activity 3: Advantage or disadvantage? · drag and drop