文章大意:本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了在2023年世界机器人大会上亮相的李白、杜甫、阿波罗等人型机器人,研究人员利用技术在这些机器人身上创造出人类的各种特征,让它们尽可能拥有人类的外观和动作模式,并借助摄像头和传感器帮助它们感知周围环境,而人们通常对和这类机器人一起工作感到舒适。
Li Bai holds a wine cup in his hand, while Du Fu sits in front of a desk, writing poems on the paper in front of him. It’s not that we have travelled to the past. Modern technology has brought them “back to life”.
The two great poets, along with other humanoid robots, were presented at the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing. They looked similar to real human beings.
“The skin is made of medical-grade bionic silicone (仿生硅胶), which is why the skin looks soft and veins can be seen through it,” CGTN explained in a video about Liaoning-based producer EXROBOTS. Goosebumps (鸡皮疙瘩) and palm lines can also be seen on the arms and hands.
Researchers are also trying hard to create other features of humans on robots. A US robotics startup Apptronik brought out its humanoid robot called Apollo on Aug 23. Apollo has around 30 muscles.
However, “humans have around 300 muscles in our bodies,” Nick Paine, the co-founder of the company, told CNN. For now, engineers can only simplify the muscles, allowing them to do basic movements like holding objects and walking.
The robot also contains cameras and sensors in its head, helping it map out a 360-degree view of its environment. They also help the robot keep balance when walking on uncertain surfaces.
Nowadays, bionic (仿生的) human-like robots mostly work with humans, as tour guides or by helping visitors at front desks. There are also robots that share the work of nurses, such as handing out medicine. This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look or act like them. They can “strike a chord with people,” a US robotics scientist Marc Raibert told New Yorker.
As more humanoid robots come out, safety will be the key, according to the Robot Report website. When a 70-kilogram robot breaks down and falls, humans nearby may be hurt.
12. What do we know about the robots of Li Bai and Du Fu?
A.They can learn from each other. | B.They look lifelike in every detail. |
C.They can communicate with visitors. | D.They manage to compose original poems. |
13. According to the text, what is the limitation of the robot Apollo?
A.It can not perform complex movements. | B.It can not keep balance on some surfaces. |
C.It moves too slowly when holding objects. | D.It lacks the ability to tell people directions. |
14. Why are most bionic robots currently working with humans?
A.They are as intelligent as humans. | B.People feel comfortable with them. |
C.They understand human’s needs well. | D.People treat them as trustworthy friends. |
15. What is a suitable title of the text?
A.Robots Play a Significant Role in Our Life |
B.The World Robot Conference Is a Success |
C.Two Great Poets Got Revived Thanks to Technology |
D.New Technology Makes Humanoid Robots Possible |