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Introduction with Sensabot

This activity explains how Sensabot can keep human workers out of danger, and also explains a little about the Sensabot Challenge that you will complete at the end of the Moving Forward section.

Watch the Introduction to Sensabot video.

Topics Covered

  • Sensabot
  • Challenge overview

Check Your Understanding

  1. Why is it important to inspect industrial facilities often?
    1. Frequent inspections keep facilities safe
    2. Problems are easier to fix if detected early
    3. Industrial facilities require inspections by law
    4. All of the above
  2. What is the advantage of Sensabot over human inspectors?
    1. Sensabot can inspect much faster
    2. Sensabot can enter hazardous areas
    3. Sensabot has wheels instead of legs
    4. There is no big advantage
  3. In addition to basic movement, what specific skill will you need to complete this challenge?
    1. Operate the small motor (arm)
    2. Move a specific distance
    3. Control speed of the motors
    4. All of the above

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D. All of the above

B. Sensabot can enter hazardous areas

D. All of the above

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