ROBOTS What does the word robot mean and

ROBOTS • What does the word robot mean and where did it come from? - The word robot comes from the word “Robota” which comes from a Czech word meaning forced labour and the other term for robot is crawler. • What are the six types of robot? - There is Mobile robots, Rolling robots, Walking robots, Stationary robots, Autonomous robots and Remote control robots. • What are the laws of robotics and where did this originate from? - There are three laws of robotics, “A robot may not injure a human being or, through inacation, allow a human being to come to harm” “A robot must obey orders given it by humans being except where such orders would conflict with the first law. ” “A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the first or second law. ” • Give examples of how robots are used in the following areas: Media – Space – Medical – Military – Home. - In Media robots are used for controlling and computing, In space they are used to collect data and other things like rocks from Mars, In Medical robots are used in Robotic assisted surgery, In Military robots can be used for firing guns, taking pictures, Disarming bombs and carrying wounded soldiers, In Home robots can be used for cleaning tasks like vacuuming, mowing the lawn, toys too for children.

PROXIMA B How far is Proxima B to Earth? - 4. 24 light years What is the surface like on Proxima B? - It could be covered in a liquid ocean meaning if humans were to live there they would need water to survive. What is the atmosphere like on Proxima B? - Apparently the atmosphere on Proxima B has an Earth like atmosphere so this means that it can be okay to live on. Is Proxima B the right choice? - The planet is a rocky planet just like earth so maybe it could be okay to live on but if humans in 100 years were to move there it may take a while as its 4. 25 light years from earth.

EARTH • Find a moment in history that shows humanity at its greatest triumph. - The declarations of human life, Democracy, United nations. • What does earth have to sustain life so well? - Water, humans need water to survive and cannot go without water for more than a week. Energy, energy is needed on earth for things to work most energy comes from the planets host moon star. Time, the earth has been around for millions of years meaning other inhabitable planets could be too. • What resources are running out? - Coal, Natural gas, Oil, Water, Rare earth elements. • Why is our atmosphere so important? - The atmosphere is important because its what protects us from the suns deadly ultraviolet rays and layers of gas (Ozone) filters out the dangerous rays.