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Spotlight on Russia - страница 174.

Условие 2019-2022.

Robot

Technology

Do you know Russia is one of the world leaders in developing new robot technology?

Spotlight on Russia takes a closer look at robot technology and the latest achievements being made in Russia.

Russia has always been a world leader in developing new technology. Recently, the country has also distinguished itself in developing robot technology. A now-famous robot, the R.BOT 100, was the brainchild of a Moscow company, 3Detection Labs, which was set up in 2005.

Since then, the R.BOT 100 has revolutionised the classroom. How? Not by replacing the teacher, as you might expect, but by 'standing in' for sick pupils.

In 2011, a Twelve-year-old Moscow schoolboy, Stepan Supin, was confined to his home by a serious illness. But that didn't mean he had to miss lessons. Stepan could interact with his classmates and teacher via his home computer thanks the R.BOT 100's telepresence technology; this includes a webcam, microphone, speakers and an Internet link. Apart from being Stepan's eyes and ears in the classroom, the robot was also called Stepan by his classmates. They thought it was a bit strange at first but soon got used to having his 'double' around.

It's not only sick children who benefit from robots like these. Under the 'Erbot' project, people with disabilities can also find them an invaluable way of working from home. For example, by hooking up with a robot using remote control, a disabled person could work as a store consultant giving customers information and advice. Housebound people are also enabled to 'travel' and experience other places. They can 'visit' the White Nights Festival in St Petersburg or the Roman Colosseum and feel they are actually there!

DISCUSS

• Do you think robots are useful? Why? Why not?

• Would you like to have a robot? What would you like it to do for you?

• Is it a good idea to replace people with robots in certain jobs? Why? Why not?

ACTIVITY

Find information on other robots being developed in Russia. Write and tell us about them.

Условие 2023-2027.

Robot Technology

Do you know Russia is one of the world leaders in developing new robot technology?

Spotlight on Russia takes a closer look at robot technology and the latest achievements being made in Russia.

Russia has always been a world leader in developing new technology. Recently, the country has also distinguished itself in developing robot technology. A now-famous robot, the R.BOT 100, was the brainchild of a Moscow company, 3Detection Labs, which was set up in 2005.

Since then, the R.BOT 100 has revolutionised the classroom. How? Not by replacing the teacher, as you might expect, but by 'standing in' for sick pupils.

In 2011, a Twelve-year-old Moscow schoolboy, Stepan Supin, was confined to his home by a serious illness. But that didn't mean he had to miss lessons. Stepan could interact with his classmates and teacher via his home computer thanks the R.BOT 100's telepresence technology; this includes a webcam, microphone, speakers and an Internet link. Apart from being Stepan's eyes and ears in the classroom, the robot was also called Stepan by his classmates. They thought it was a bit strange at first but soon got used to having his 'double' around.

It's not only sick children who benefit from robots like these. Under the 'Erbot' project, people with disabilities can also find them an invaluable way of working from home. For example, by hooking up with a robot using remote control, a disabled person could work as a store consultant giving customers information and advice. Housebound people are also enabled to 'travel' and experience other places. They can 'visit' the White Nights Festival in St Petersburg or the Roman Colosseum and feel they are actually there!

DISCUSS

• Do you think robots are useful? Why? Why not?
• Would you like to have a robot? What would you like it to do for you?
• Is it a good idea to replace people with robots in certain jobs? Why? Why not?

ACTIVITY

Find information on other robots being developed in Russia. Write and tell us about them.

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Решение 2023-2027.

Решение 2 2023-2027.

Как вы думаете, роботы полезны? Почему? Почему нет?

Ответ:

Yes, I think robots are very useful. They can do boring or dangerous jobs for people, like working in factories or exploring other planets. They can also help people, like the robot in the story helped the sick boy go to school.

Да, я думаю, что роботы очень полезны. Они могут выполнять скучную или опасную работу за людей, например, работать на заводах или исследовать другие планеты. Они также могут помогать людям, как робот в рассказе помог больному мальчику ходить в школу.

Хотели бы вы иметь робота? Что бы вы хотели, чтобы он для вас делал?

Ответ:

Yes, I would love to have a robot! I would want it to do my homework and clean my room. It would be cool if it could play video games with me too.

Да, я бы очень хотел иметь робота! Я бы хотел, чтобы он делал мою домашнюю работу и убирал мою комнату. Было бы круто, если бы он еще мог играть со мной в видеоигры.

Хорошая ли это идея — заменять людей роботами на определенных работах? Почему? Почему нет?

Ответ:

I think it's a good idea for some jobs, but not all of them. For dangerous jobs, like a firefighter or a miner, it would be safer to send a robot. But for jobs like a teacher or a doctor, I think we still need real people because they can understand feelings. It might be scary if robots took all the jobs and people had nothing to do.

Я думаю, что для некоторых работ это хорошая идея, но не для всех. Для опасных работ, таких как пожарный или шахтер, было бы безопаснее послать робота. Но для таких профессий, как учитель или врач, я думаю, нам все еще нужны настоящие люди, потому что они могут понимать чувства. Было бы страшно, если бы роботы заняли все рабочие места, и людям нечего было бы делать.