Shalu 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/shalu-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. What is the robot designation?Social and educational humanoid robot
2. What is the developer?Dinesh Kunwar Patel
3. How was Shalu built?It was built in Mumbai by a computer science teacher, using old parts like plastics, metals, and electronics instead of new parts.
4. What can Shalu do for learning?Shalu can talk to you, answer questions, and help you learn different subjects at your own pace.

Humanoid Robot: A robot designed to mimic the physical form and actions of a human being.
Social Robotics: A field of robotics focused on creating robots that can interact with humans and other social agents.
Educational Robotics: The application of robots in educational settings to facilitate learning and teaching processes.
Sustainable Engineering: The practice of designing and developing products and systems with minimal environmental impact.