THE ROBOT TIMES
NEW INVENTIONS
Introduction
You’ve probably saw robots doing amazing things in a movie or read it in a book. Is thing of the future, or the new present? Well, I guess you could say it is becoming a reality. Lately, more and more inventions for new robots have been released. Also, these are not your everyday robots either. Now, in this newspaper article you will learn about the amazing robots can do.
Gemini-Scout
Robots That Save Lives
It may seem outrageous but robots can help save lives. The first robot that saves lives Gemini-Scout. Although it is remote control it is tough. Gemini-Scout can perform search and rescue in mines. This can help find trapped miners. It can even drag them out! For example, if someone was trapped underground in a mine, this robot can help A second robot is Mr. Gower. He might not look like superman, but is very helpful. This robot can give medicine to doctors. “Mr. Gower can be programmed to go anywhere in the hospital.” (Langley.) These two robots help save lives.
A Robot Dog
Your New Best Friend
Robots can not only help save you life, but can become your become your new best friend. A robot can become a dog, well sort of. It can do everything like a dog can. But not nearly as much work. Also it is good because people won’t be allergic. So, people that has an allergy to a dogs fur, they can get this “breed” of dog. Another pro to this new invention is that it can be a practice before getting a real dog. Lastly, if someone is busy, they don’t have to take care of the robotic dog. But, if you're not an animal person, then don’t worry. “College students in Oregon have created robot that can play hockey or shuffleboard…” (Langston). This solves the problem when someone is busy. So, when there is little time to spare, you can have a great time with your robot dog!
Google's Self Driving Car
The New Taxi Driver
Lastly, getting a driver's license can become a thing of the past. With self driving cars you don't need a license. This new idea is spreading like wildfire. This is what one person had say about Google’s self driving car: “I thought it was great,” (Bruce Breslow director of Nevada DMV.) This new product is pick out other problems. Like, being able to get driving when tired. Before you know it there will be a robot driving everyone. This robot can be the next great problem solver.