InMoov

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/inmoov

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. What is the robot classification?Open-source, 3D-printable humanoid robot
2. What is the conceptual origin?Initiated by French sculptor Gaël Langevin in September 2011
3. How can I build my own InMoov robot?You can download the free blueprint files from Thingiverse and print the plastic parts with a small 3D printer. Then assemble the parts and connect the electronics to bring it to life.
4. What can InMoov do when it is finished?It can look around with its cameras, listen to sounds, and even use a Kinect sensor to see depth. It can recognize speech, move its joints, and be controlled through a web interface.

Additive Manufacturing: A process of creating three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer, commonly known as 3D printing.
Open Source Robotics Framework: A software system designed for robot control and development that is freely available for modification and distribution.
Humanoid Robot: A robot designed to resemble the human body in form and function, capable of complex movements and interactions.
Creative Commons License: A public copyright license that enables the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work, with specific conditions set by the author.