27.7 - Real-World Case Studies
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Practice Questions
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What type of robot was used to search rubble during the 9/11 attacks?
💡 Hint: Think about robot applications in rescue.
What was a key role of UAVs in the Nepal earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider how they gathered information from above.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technology did robots use to detect survivors during the 9/11 attacks?
💡 Hint: What helps see the heat emitted by bodies?
True or False: Robots used in Fukushima were effective because they could enter areas unsafe for humans.
💡 Hint: Think about the environment's risks.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the effectiveness of combining UAVs and UGVs in the context of disaster response.
💡 Hint: Consider how each robot's strengths complement one another.
Critically assess the implications of deploying robots in sensitive environments after disasters.
💡 Hint: Think about how we balance technology with ethical standards.
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