Лекция: Speaking

4.3.20. In pairs, discuss advantages and disadvantages of using robots in industry and different spheres of science and life. Discuss the question: “Can Robots replace people in future?”

4.3.21. Answer the following questions:

1. Can you give any example of a robot used for entertainment?

2. Have you heard about such robots as AIBO and ASIMO?

4.3.22. Work in two groups, read the information about Robot (A)/(B). Tell about Robot (A)/(B) the students of another group.

A. AIBO(Artificial Intelligence roBot) is a robot dog, developed by Sony. He is 27,4 cm long, 26,6 cm high and weighs 1,5 kilos. You can control him with a computer, a remote control or with voice instructions. He needs a battery and can operate for about 1,5 hours. The price is about 1300 $. AIBO is not just a joy. Sony developed and tested him as an electronic friend for old people.

Here some things AIBO can do:

· walk and run backwards and forwards

· stand on his back legs and lower his front legs

· see and remember things

· understand the name you give him

· dance

· understand 75 different voices ( Sit! Come! No !, etc.)

· take photographs

· make robotic dog sounds

· learn new actions

B. ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative MObility) is a humanoid robot, developed by the Honda Motor Co. He is 120 cms tall and he weighs 43 kgs. You can control him with a computer or give him voice instructions.

ASIMOis a service robot. He is designed to help people. He can walk and climb stairs, so he can carry food upstairs to a sick person and do other jobs around the home.

Here are some things ASIMO can do:

· walk forwards and backwards

· bend* and straighten his joints*

· adjust* the size of the steps he takes

· climb up and down stairs

· turn left, right and around

· raise and lower his arms 105 degrees

· operate light switches

· open and close doors

· carry loads

· push cars

* to bend – сгибать