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acoustic (adj)

long engine exhaust ducts provide space for acoustic liners. p.37 Dirt hits the acoustic impact sensor plates. The plates vibrate. p.83

صوتي

allows

Caterpillar tracks are fitted to the robot, which allows it to move quickly on rough surfaces. p.82

يسمح

automation (n)

What do you think is the difference between

mechanization and automation? p.83

إستعمال آلة بدلاً من انسان

brain

Big difference. Mechanization is the old

world of machines with no brains,p.128

مخ . دماغ

bumper

Then there are object sensors -when the

cleaner hits an object, such as a chair. the

bumper. which goes right round the cleaner,

is pressed in. p.128

مصد . مخفف الصدمات

caterpillar tracks (n)

Caterpillar tracks are metal belts fastened around the wheels of a vehicle or robot so that it can travel over rough or soft ground. p.132

طٌرْطُر .سِرْوة

نطاق (او) حزام من قطع معدنية يلف على دولاب المركبة ليساعدها على السير في ارضٍ وعرة

cliff

…suddenly, the processor detects a 'cliff', for example. Stairs or other sudden drops which the robot could fall down.p.128 The cliff sensor reports a sudden drop ahead, which

stops the robot moving in that direction.p.82

منحدر صخري .

جرف

collect

In future there may be robots which

use biological fuel which they collect as they move. p.81

يجمع

competition

FIRST has run an annual Robotics Competition since 1992 for teams of high-school students. p.83

مسابقة

compressed )

Compressed air, in tanks for mobile robots or directly from a compressor for fixed robots, is the power source for pneumatic systems. p.81

مضغوط

control (v)

The brain of a robot is the processor. It controls the operation of the robot. p.81

تحكم

delicate

Sensors which measure the pressure exerted by robot arms or pincers are important for robots which pick up or handle delicate items. p.81

رقيق . ناعم

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dirt

When the cleaner raises a lot of dirt from a

carpet or other surface, some of the dirt hits

the metal plates of the acoustic impact

sensors. p.128

تراب

enables

Caterpillar tracks are fitted to the robot, which allows / enables it to move quickly on rough surfaces. Caterpillar tracks are fitted to the robot, which lets it move quickly on rough surfaces.p.82

يمكَّن

exert (v)

To exert means to put force or pressure on something.132  Sensors which measure the

pressure exerted by robot arms or pincers are important for robots which pick up or handle delicate items.p.81

يبذل مجهودا

explosive (n)

Robots which look for some types of explosive need sensors which can detect chemical smells. p.81

مادة متفخِّرة

extreme (adj)

Heat sensors may be important for robots working in extreme conditions. p.81

سديد

find out (v)

Find out who you will be talking to. p.106 Find out about the company - their products and services, customers and competitors. p.106

يسطتلع . يكتشف

impact (n)

Which product do you think will make the most impact? Give reasons. p.89 Impact is the action of one object hitting another; the force

with which this happen.p.133

influence

وقع . تاثير

infrared (adj)

Infrared is an adjective meaning “using electromagnetic waves which are longer than those of red light.”p.133

دون الحمراء . خاص بالأشعّة الخفية فيما وراء الاحمر في الطَّيف الشمسي

inspiration

FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - is a US organization founded by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway. p.83

إيحاء . إلهام

mine

It also has a low magnetic signature, so is less likely to trigger magnetic mines. p.93

لغم

movable (adj)

Movable means able to be moved from one place or position to another. p.133  Robots have five basic components: a movable

structure,a motor, a power source, a sensory

system, a nd a processor.p.80

متحرك . متنقُل

navigable (adj)

Robots which have to navigate over unfamiliar ground, such as the Mars Rover, have digital cameras to help them Identify obstacles and select navigable routes. p.81

سالح للملاحة

navigate (v)

Robots which have to navigate over unfamiliar ground, such as the Mars Rover, have digital cameras to help them Identify obstacles and select navigable routes. p.81

يسترشد بالخريطة

ليتعرف طريق رحلته

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parallel to (adv)

Infrared signals from the robot are reflected by a wall. The robot changes direction and moves parallel to the wall. p.83

خطان متوازيان .

موازياً

penetrate

It hurts but it does not kill. The waves only penetrate the surface layer of the skin, which is deep enough to cause pain, but not to

injure, unless those targeted are exposed for more than four minutes. p.119

يخترق . ينفذ من خلاله

pneumatic

The motor provides the physical power to move the structure. It may be electric, pneumatic, or some form of heat engine. p.81

هوائي (كالضغط الهوائي)

power source (n)

Robots have five basic components: a movable structure, a motor,a power source, a sensory system, and a processor. p.81

منبع قوة

probe (v)

A reflected signal from a mine enables Comet III to probe gently to uncover the mine. p.82

فحص الامر  و استقصاه

program (v)

This is all controlled by one single computer program.p.87

برنامج

 receiver

receiving set (n) جهاز إستقبال إذاعي

The lR receiver detects and decodes the

signals from the remote control.p.102

مُتَقَبِّل

recognition

FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - is a US organization founded by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway. p.83

إدراك

rough

Caterpillar tracks are fitted to the robot.  It can move quickly on rough surfaces. p.82

وعر . خشن

sales rep

Listen to this short talk by a Sales Rep at a

trade fair about how a robotic vacuum cleaner

works. p.81

مندوب البعات

sensor

Sensory (adj)Robots have five basic components: a movable structure,

a motor,a power source, a sensory system, and a

processor.p.81

The object sensor detects an obstacle.

The robot changes direction. The cliff sensor reports a sudden drop ahead .p.82

جهاز التحسّ (للتعرّف بوجود حرارة أو ضةء أو صوت)

sensory system (n)

Robots have five basic components: a movable structure, a motor,a power source, a sensory system, and a processor.p.81

مظام احساسي

transmitter

Each team is supplied with a standard setof

components induding a remote control receiver and

transmitter, a microprocessor and software. motors,

sensors, a power pack, and mechanical parts. p.83

جهاز ارسال

vibration

Vibration or pressure can cause a mine to explode. Vibration or pressure can make a mine explode.p.120

إهتزاز . تذبذب