Indro robot

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/indro-robot

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is Indro robot?Approximately 4 meters (13 feet)
2. What is Indro robot known for?Demonstration of large-scale bipedal locomotion
3. What is the development period?Early 1980s
4. What is the developer?Kawasaki Heavy Industries
5. How does Indro walk?It uses hydraulic actuators and electric motors to move its legs and special computer programs to keep it balanced.
6. Why was Indro important for robots?It showed that big robots could walk on two legs, inspiring later robots that can help people in places like disaster sites or space.

Bipedal Locomotion: The ability of a robot or creature to move using two legs.
Humanoid Robot: A robot designed to resemble the human body in form and movement.
Control Systems: The integrated set of hardware and software that manages and directs the behavior of a robot.