19 Questions
What type of robots does the salesman mention to Prem Chopra?
Robots for industry, construction companies, plumbing, and cleaning caretakers
What does the salesman mention as the speciality of the robots designed for consumers' use at home?
Efficient performance tailored for household tasks
How does the salesman describe the robot that he leads Prem Chopra to?
Perfectly programmed to function in the household for cleaning, arranging, collecting groceries, tending the lawn, and mailing letters
How does Prem Chopra react when the silver robot greets him?
Mumbled somewhat bewildered
What are the three principles embedded in Ram Singh-070, the robot?
The robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm humans, and the robot will not take harm to self.
What was Prem Chopra's initial reaction to the three principles of robotics imparted by the salesman?
He was impressed by the first principle but did not take notice of the other two.
What was a common sight in the market according to the text?
Robots carrying heavy packets, buying theatre tickets, and carrying groceries to the cars.
What made Prem Chopra decide to purchase Ram Singh-070?
The efficiency and programmed functions of Ram Singh-070 impressed him.
What did Prem Chopra envision Ram Singh-070 doing besides shopping for groceries?
Shopping for jewels and other valuable items.
Describe the appearance of the robots in the huge dome shaped hall.
They were in metallic silver, electric blue, and green colors. Some were moving about as if practicing to walk while some stood still switched out of operation.
What was the salesman's response when Prem Chopra expressed his wish to purchase a robot for help?
That is our speciality. We manufacture efficient robots for industry, construction companies, plumbing, and cleaning caretakers.
What functions did the salesman claim the isolated metallic blue robot was perfectly programmed for?
Cleaning, arranging, collecting groceries from the supermarket, tending the lawn, and mailing letters.
What are the three principles embedded in Ram Singh-070, the robot?
The robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm humans, and the robot will not take harm to self.
How did the silver robot greet Prem Chopra, and what was his reaction to it?
The silver robot said, 'Good day, Sir. Welcome to Super Robots Plaza.' Prem Chopra mumbled 'Brilliant,' somewhat bewildered.
What did Prem Chopra envision Ram Singh-070 doing besides shopping for groceries?
Prem Chopra envisioned Ram Singh-070 shopping for better things like Jewels.
What was a common sight in the market?
Robots carrying heavy packets, buying theatre tickets, and carrying groceries to the cars were a common sight in the market.
What made Prem Chopra decide to purchase Ram Singh-070?
Prem Chopra decided to purchase Ram Singh-070 because he saw the potential for it to serve as a servant and an accomplice, beyond just shopping for groceries.
What type of control device does the salesman mention for commanding the robot?
The salesman mentions the remote control monitor as the command device for the robot.
What are the programmed functions that the salesman checked on before selling the robot to Prem Chopra?
The salesman checked on the gait, grip, movement, and some programmed functions of the robot.
Test your comprehension with this quiz based on a dialogue between a potential buyer and a salesman discussing the purchase of robots for various purposes.
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