A World of Robots Pepper is a robot. T at’s a machine that can do certain tasks. Pepper shakes hands, gives hugs, and even dances. It can also read human feelings. T is robot is loaded with technology. It has cameras, microphones, and other sensors. T ey help Pepper fi gure out how to respond to you.


Robots come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s meet a few


other robots that can help people. T ink about the problems each robot solves.


Meet Robo Sally Robo Sally keeps soldiers safe. Four wheels let this robot roll over uneven ground. T is robot is made for dangerous situations. Is there a bomb? Robo Sally to the rescue! A soldier controls her from far away. T e soldier uses the robot to make the bomb safe. Sally is a real lifesaver.


Robo Sally practices shutting down a bomb.


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