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Define a robot.
💡 Hint: Think about machines that can perform tasks on their own.
List one key feature of robots.
💡 Hint: What ability allows robots to understand their surroundings?
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What defines a robot?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes robots different from regular machines.
The first industrial robot was created in the 1960s.
💡 Hint: Think about the timeline of robotic advancements.
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Design a basic concept for a robot to assist the elderly in daily tasks. Explain how it would utilize the three features: sensing, computation, and actuation.
💡 Hint: Consider what challenges the elderly face and how technology can help.
Evaluate the ethical implications of employing robots in military applications, considering Asimov's Three Laws.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between technology and moral responsibility.
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