Comic：Robots in everyday life
【明報專訊】Eason sneaks into a robot fair at the convention centre, wearing his robot costume.
The robot: ”Let's see how they will react when they think I'm one of these robots! ”
Pat: ”Wow, check out that robot! Let's see what it can do! ”
Bill: ”Hey, can you dance? ”
The robot: ”This is going perfectly! ”
MO MO: ”Oh no! There seems to be an issue with the robot! ”
Eason: ”Well, I guess the cat's out of the bag! ”
Dr Panda: ”Wait a second... Eason? ”
◆Know more
As technology advances, robots are becoming common in our daily lives. These machines efficiently handle tedious or dangerous tasks.
Robots differ widely in appearance and function. While many resemble humans and can move freely on wheels, others have only a single arm or even pet-like features. Most rely on artificial intelligence to learn and improve their performance.
Robotic arms excel at repetitive and accurate movements, making them essential in industries, particularly on assembly lines. Some restaurants and cafes also utilise them to prepare food and beverages efficiently.
In recent years, domestic robots have gained popularity. They assist with household chores and save us time. By recognising faces and voices, they offer services like voice searches and reminders.
■English highway﹕The cat's out of the bag
The idiom ''the cat's out of the bag'' means that a secret has been revealed.
E.g. I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Tim let the cat out of the bag.
■Glossary
resemble (v) 像
excel (v) 擅長
repetitive (adj) 重複的
assembly line (n) 生產線
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[Smarties' Power English 第384期]
