Animals Assessment Prep
| # | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Robots can be used to observe animals without disturbing them, such as by collecting data, recording movement, or monitoring habitats. |
| 2 | Two useful sensors are a camera sensor and a motion or infrared sensor. |
| 3 | A robot needs to move quietly so it does not scare, stress, or change the behavior of the animals it is observing. |
| 4 | It could collect visual information, animal sounds, and temperature data from the habitat. |
| 5 | An advantage is that robots can go into dangerous places without risking human safety. A disadvantage is that robots may not respond as flexibly as humans in unpredictable situations. |
| 6 | Distance = speed × time = 0.5 × 12 = 6 meters. |
| 7 | Feedback control is most useful because the robot can use sensor information to adjust its movement and stay on the line accurately. |
| 8 | It would need a low, slow body shape, stable movement, and possibly tracked or leg-like motion that allows it to move carefully over rough ground. |
| 9 | Two challenges are low-light conditions and avoiding disturbance. The team could use infrared or thermal sensors for visibility and design the robot to be quiet and small. |
| 10 | Sample answer: A robot for studying sea turtles could monitor nesting behavior. It might include a camera, GPS, and temperature sensor. It should be quiet and nonintrusive so it does not disturb the turtles or damage the nesting site. |