Humans and Robots Collaboration
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Humans and Robots Collaboration

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What is one potential consequence of technological advancements in the workplace?

  • Less reliance on technology in daily tasks
  • Increased job satisfaction for workers
  • Lower costs of machines could replace human workers (correct)
  • Complete elimination of blue-collar jobs
  • Which job has the highest likelihood of being taken over by robots in the future?

  • Telemarketers (correct)
  • Real Estate Agents
  • Retail Salespeople
  • Editors
  • Which of the following statements is true about robot-assisted surgery?

  • Only humans are capable of diagnosing illnesses.
  • Robot-assisted surgery is becoming more common. (correct)
  • Machines perform surgeries better than experienced surgeons.
  • Robots can’t perform any medical procedures.
  • Which aspect of robots in restaurants is highlighted in the content?

    <p>Robots are involved in making and delivering pizzas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common public concern about the advancement of technology in the workplace?

    <p>That technology will replace humans completely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What task do robots perform in pizza-making as described in the content?

    <p>Shaping dough and applying sauce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which job role is considered least likely to be replaced by robots according to the provided data?

    <p>Firefighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has traditionally replaced blue-collar jobs, as stated in the content?

    <p>Robots and automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant benefit of using robots in conjunction with human workers?

    <p>Orders can be filled 80% faster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a 'remote presence system' robot?

    <p>It combines video-chat capabilities with mobility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which jobs are robots increasingly being utilized?

    <p>White-collar and professional jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has allowed many robots to become more prevalent in the workplace?

    <p>The high costs associated with human resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do robots play in modern work environments, according to the content?

    <p>Aid humans in their tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the concept of job security changed with robots in the workplace?

    <p>White-collar jobs are now considered at risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological requirement is necessary for utilizing a 'remote presence system' robot?

    <p>High bandwidth and low latency internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception is commonly held about robots in the workforce?

    <p>Robots cannot perform complex tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of the birch bark canoe made it particularly valuable to Native Americans?

    <p>It was lightweight and sturdy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the setting of the spring in the first piece of content?

    <p>A serene natural environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sensations did the character experience upon stepping into the cold spring water?

    <p>The water felt cold initially, then refreshing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of nature fascinated Jody in the first content piece?

    <p>The origin of the ocean he was witnessing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Native Americans utilize birch trees beyond making canoes?

    <p>For wigwam coverings and food containers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the creek scene, what did Jody do after stepping into the water?

    <p>He chased a school of minnows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which size of canoe would be most suitable for a small hunting expedition?

    <p>Eight to ten feet long.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the water's description by the author in the first piece?

    <p>It showcases the beauty and vitality of the spring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material was primarily used to construct traditional canoes?

    <p>Birch bark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of covering the birch bark with heavy stones during the construction process?

    <p>To flatten it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the ends of the birch bark joined during canoe construction?

    <p>Tied with root fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance was used to make the seams of the canoe waterproof?

    <p>Pine gum and charcoal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were European explorers surprised by the canoes they encountered in the 1500s?

    <p>The canoes moved swiftly in the water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the traditional birch bark canoe influence in modern design?

    <p>Today's aluminum and fiberglass canoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did it typically take to build a birch bark canoe?

    <p>Several weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the birch bark was laid flat, what was the next step in the canoe construction process?

    <p>It was laid on a frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Humans and Robots Working Together

    • Automation is becoming more common in daily life.
    • Robots are used to increase efficiency and convenience.
    • One online retailer uses robots to help manage orders.
    • By 2018, the company employed 45,000 robots.
    • Robots do not replace human workers and instead help them work faster.
    • Humans and robots working together can increase efficiency and speed up processes.

    "Remote Presence System" Robot

    • A "remote presence system" robot helps customers in a home repair store.
    • The robots are small, look like rolling computers, and have video-chat capabilities.
    • Robots can help create jobs in areas with limited employment opportunities.
    • People can work for a store even if they live far away.

    Robots Will Take Professional Jobs

    • Robots are increasingly performing "white-collar jobs" instead of just manual labor.
    • In the Digital Age, many new computer and robotic technologies were invented.
    • Robots can perform some tasks more cheaply than human workers.
    • Some jobs, once thought to be safe from robots, are facing replacement by technology.
    • Robot-assisted surgery is growing in popularity.

    Technology for Tomorrow

    • Technology has made life easier and better, but it can also displace workers.
    • Machine learning and automation could replace even white-collar jobs.

    Job Likelihood of Computerization

    • Based on a 2013 study, some jobs are more likely than others to be replaced by automation.
    • Editors and firefighters are less likely to be replaced, while real estate agents, salespeople, and telemarketers are highly likely.

    Robots in the Restaurant

    • Robot-made pizza is not new, but robots in restaurant kitchens represent a recent change.
    • Companies are using robots to make pizzas faster and more efficiently.
    • Robots perform tasks like spreading sauce, shaping dough, and placing the pizza in the oven.

    Realistic Fiction

    • A clean spring of water emerges from the sand, like cupped hands of leaves holding it.
    • The water boils in a whirlpool, forming a channel through the limestone and creating a creek.
    • The creek flows into Lake George, which connects to the St. Johns River, and ultimately to the sea.

    Observing Nature

    • Jody is warm from his walk.
    • He steps into the cool spring water, which feels cold and refreshing.
    • He walks through the shallows, chasing a school of minnows that suddenly disappear.
    • He finds a spring frog under a live oak root before it dives away.

    Birch Bark Canoes

    • Birch bark canoes were created by Native Americans in the Northeastern forests.
    • They were lightweight but sturdy, capable of carrying heavy loads over long distances.
    • Different sizes were made based on purpose, ranging from 8-10 feet for hunting to 24 feet for transporting goods.
    • Construction involved peeling bark, flattening it with stones, and attaching it to a frame made of poles and stakes.
    • The seams were secured with root fibers, pine gum, and charcoal, making the canoe waterproof.
    • European explorers were surprised by the grace and swiftness of these traditional canoes, which influenced modern materials like aluminum and fiberglass.

    Build Vocabulary

    • dusky: meaning somewhat dark or shadowy.

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