Comprehension Questions: Realistic Androids

Comprehension Questions

Question One: What are androids?

Answer: Androids are similar to Robots, but more realistic. They move realisticly, and look REALLY realistic. The two androids are both named Otonaroid (Otano means adult in Japanese) and the juvenile Kodomoroid (Kodomo means child in Japanese). Otano can tell you the latest news, via from an internet feed. WOW! Kodomo speaks a variety of different languages, all in different tones. How amazing!

Question Two: Name the three robots Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro has created for the 'Android: What is Human' exhibition? What are their respective roles?

Answer: Kodomo, Otano and a smaller bot named Telenoid that is a much smaller version of all of them, kind of the size of a baby. As said above, they all have their creppy and interesting minds of their own. Telenoid is used like a baby, giving the android a hug or even a quick conversation, before you move on.

Question Three: Why are androids more difficult to build then normal robots?

Answer: Normal robots do not have the advanced skill, so it would be so hard! The creator, Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, first have to make a realistic skull, body etc. They spend nearly hours moulding and making it perfect. They then use hours of programming, and I would love some day to know how in depth they really do go!

CRITICAL THINKING
Question: Some people believe android robots are cool. Others think they are a little creepy. What side are you on? Why?

Answer: I think they are both, but I am more on the cooler site. I think this is extrodinary and is amazing but also creepy too.