33.14. Indian Initiatives and Draft Standards for Robotic Construction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does BIS stand for?

   Hint

   It is the national standards body of India.

2. 2.

   Name one draft code under review by BIS.

   Hint

   Think about codes related to safety and construction.

3. 3.

   What is the primary role of BIS?

   • To promote robotics
   • To formulate standards
   • To fund research

   Hint

   Think about what standards are crucial for safety.

4. 4.

   True or False: NITI Aayog is involved in policy planning for adopting safe robotics.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what kind of governance bodies deal with technology advancements.

5. 5.

   Assess the potential impact of introducing robot-assisted disaster response systems in urban areas.

   Hint

   Consider urban infrastructure and the role of technology in crisis management.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze the collaboration between BIS and NITI Aayog in establishing standards for robotics.

   Hint

   Think about the synergy between policy and technology.