Luis Mario Mercado Martinez - Jhonatan David Cantero Hernandez

Robots
When will we have robots? We already have many kinds of robots! Industries use a
variety of robots and now robots are becoming more common in the home.

The Husqvarna company makes a lawn mowing robot called the Auto Mower. The
robot has sensors that detect where objects are in the yard and it maneuvers around
them. The robot can cut the grass while you relax on the patio with a glass of
lemonade! Also, Eureka now makes a robotic vacuum cleaner. Like the robot lawn
mower, the vacuum cleaner automatically detects where the furniture is and vacuums
around it.

Cars are becoming robots now that many cars have GPS
(Global Positioning Systems) on them. A car with a GPS
system can give you directions on how to go somewhere, tell
you where the closest gas station is, and, some day in the
future, will drive itself. You will take a nap or read while the
car drives itself to your destination.

We even have robotic pets now. The Sony company makes

a robotic dog named Aibo that can sit, stand, and walk like a
regular dog but can also communicate and take
pictures! Aibo understands certain commands, like a dog
does, such as "Sit down", "Stand up", "Turn right", etc. If you ask Aibo a question
such as "How old are you?", its eyes will flash the number of years old it is. Aibo is
also a great guard dog. He can patrol the yard and take pictures with a built-in
camera of anything suspicious.

Practice

Select "True" or "False" to answer each question.

1. We have many kinds of robots now. True

2. The Auto Mower is a robot that vacuums. False

3. The Auto Mower has sensors that detect where objects are. True

4. Cars with GPS systems can give you directions. True

5. In the future cars will drive themselves automatically. True

6. Aibo is a robotic cat. False

Writing

Describe what you think the future will be like. What will the cars, houses, schools, and jobs be
like?
Answer:

In the coming years, we are likely to see the following changes in cars, homes, schools, and jobs:
Automobiles

The cars of the future will be more autonomous, efficient and connected. Self-driving cars will be able to
drive themselves, which will reduce the number of accidents and make driving safer and more convenient.
Efficient cars will use less fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Connected cars will be able to
communicate with each other and with road infrastructure, improving traffic safety and efficiency.

Houses

The homes of the future will be smarter and more efficient. Smart homes will use sensors and automation
to control climate, lights, and other home systems. This will make homes more comfortable and energy
efficient. Efficient homes will use materials and technologies that reduce their environmental impact.

Schools

The schools of the future will be more personalized and focused on learning. The classrooms of the future
will be equipped with technology that will allow students to learn at their own pace and in their own style.
Teachers of the future will be more like mentors than instructors, helping students develop their skills and
passions.

Jobs

The jobs of the future will be more automated and knowledge-based. Robots and artificial intelligence will
replace many jobs currently performed by humans. Jobs that require creativity, critical thinking and social
skills will be increasingly valued.

Here are some specific examples of how these trends could manifest:

- Self-driving cars could become a common form of transportation, potentially reducing the need for
personal cars.
- Smart homes could help homeowners save money on their utility bills.
- Personalized schools could help students reach their full potential.
- Knowledge-based jobs could create a new global middle class.