Book 15, Question 132
Why Do Robots Take Tiny Measurements Many Times a Second?
Robots take tiny measurements many times a second so they can notice and fix small problems right away! If a robot checks only once a second, it could drift far off course. Checking a hundred times a second keeps it steady.
More fun facts
- Tiny robots built at Stanford University can pull objects up to 2,000 times their own weight.
- They use special adhesives that can grip and let go many times a second.
- Some tiny robots carry sensors to measure things like temperature.
- Sixty years ago, nobody imagined robots smaller than what we can see.
- Tiny robots could someday help break up blood clots and find diseases.
Sources: BBC, Science News Explores
Questions kids ask
How strong can tiny robots be?
Tiny robots built at Stanford University can pull objects up to 2,000 times their own weight.