15.15.2. Environmental Impact

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a carbon footprint?

   Hint

   Think about what we release into the atmosphere.

2. 2.

   How do drones reduce emissions?

   Hint

   What do drones use instead of diesel?

3. 3.

   What is one key environmental benefit of using drones for inspections?

   • Increase in diesel use
   • Lower carbon footprint
   • Higher emissions

   Hint

   Think about what type of machines are usually used.

4. 4.

   True or False: Modular designs increase waste in robotics.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens when parts can be replaced.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impacts of replacing traditional inspection methods with automated drones on local ecosystems. What are potential advantages and disadvantages?

   Hint

   Consider both the immediate and long-term effects of less machinery.

6. 6.

   Create a plan for making a typical inspection robot more sustainable. What design changes would you implement?

   Hint

   Think about how you could make the robot easier to upgrade and less wasteful.