Did you know?
A robot is a machine that follows instructions to do jobs.
Robots called rovers drive around on Mars. They send photos back to Earth!
Robots only do what their instructions tell them. These instructions are called code.
Try this: Be a Robot
Robot puzzle! A robot is 3 steps away from a ball. It faces the ball. It hears the order 'Step forward' two times. How many more steps does it need to reach the ball? Now give a family member robot orders to reach the door!
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one more step
Go further: India's Space Robot
ISRO has built a robot called Vyommitra. She looks a bit like a lady. 'Vyom' means space and 'mitra' means friend. She was made to fly on Gaganyaan test flights, before Indian astronauts go. She helps check that the spaceship is safe for people. If you had a robot friend, what job would it do?
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