Unit 2 Robots What is a robot? A robot is a machine designed to do jobs that are usually performed by humans. What could robots do in our daily life? Industrial robots 工业机器人 Entertainmentrobots 娱乐机器人 Household/Domestic robots 家用机器人 The robot which can dance with men The robot which can mow the lawn 除草机器人 The robot which can play with children. The robot whichcan speak to people. The robot which can be used toproduce cars The robot which can be used to explore space The robot which can do rescue workRobots used in Japan earthquake in 2011 Robot that cleans---inventor’s ideal woman Do you think it is possible for a robot to:•have feelings?•feel like a human being? ReadingSatisfaction GuaranteedWriter: Isaac Asimov Isaac AsimovBorn: January 2,1920Died: April 6, 1992Occupations: novelist, short-story writer, historian, biochemist, textbook writerNotable works:Foundation seriesRobot seriesSatisfaction Guaranteed. Three laws of robots by Isaac Asimov1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being harmed. 2. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. Skimming Read the passage quickly (3m)1. What is the main idea of the story? 2. What are the main characters in the story? Main idea of the text The text tells the story that a robot called Tony not only helped Claire do her housework ,but also help her create a new image which made Claire fall in love with Tony. Larry Belmont ClaireTonyGladys ClaffernMain characters in the story---- Larry’s wife, a housewife--...
