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Timeline of Construction-Specific Robotics

2.15 - Timeline of Construction-Specific Robotics

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What robotic technology was introduced in the 1980s for demolition purposes?

💡 Hint: Think about which technology improved safety in demolition.

Question 2 Easy

What significant advancement occurred in the 1990s in surveying?

💡 Hint: Which device measures distances automatically?

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Question 1

What year saw the introduction of remote-controlled demolition robots?

1980s
1990s
2000s

💡 Hint: Think about the decade focused on safety improvements.

Question 2

True or False: Robotic Total Stations were introduced after Automated Tunnel Boring Machines.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the timeline of the developments mentioned.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Research and compare the working mechanisms of Remote-controlled demolition robots and Automated Tunnel Boring Machines. How do they enhance safety and efficiency in their respective tasks?

💡 Hint: Consider what hazards each machine is designed to avoid.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a new technology or methodology for improving the efficiency of construction robotics in the future. What challenges might it address, and how would it work?

💡 Hint: Think about how technology can improve both safety and automation.

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