1.18.3 - Environmental Concerns
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Practice Questions
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What is one negative impact of automation on the environment?
💡 Hint: Think about energy use in machines.
Name a benefit of using robotics in construction.
💡 Hint: Focus on how robots save materials.
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What is a potential negative effect of automation?
💡 Hint: Consider the aspects of energy use.
Robotics can help reduce material waste by:
💡 Hint: Think about precision in robotics.
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Analyze a construction project that transitioned from traditional methods to an automated approach. Discuss the environmental impacts observed.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides - energy use vs. waste reduction.
Design a small automated system that minimizes energy use while maximizing material efficiency for a construction project.
💡 Hint: Think about the technologies that could be used.
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