Mechatronics and Human–Machine Interaction – Teacher Answers

Teacher answer key

1. Warm-up: answers will vary.
2. Vocabulary: accept accurate contextual meanings.
3. Reading comprehension: 1) Mechanical engineering, electronics/electrical engineering, computer science and control systems. 2) They can adjust using real-time feedback. 3) They make smaller, more precise movements. 4) Bad timing can cause loss of balance/control. 5) Any two: soft materials, rounded edges, emergency stops, proximity/contact sensors.
4. Grammar: 1) have become; 2) have developed; 3) has expanded; 4) have begun
5. Listening script: “Collaborative robots, sometimes called cobots, are designed to work near people. They often move more slowly than traditional industrial robots and use sensors to detect contact or unexpected movement. If a person enters a risky area, the robot can stop automatically.”
   Answers: 1) Cobots. 2) Near people. 3) For safety. 4) The robot can stop automatically.
6. Speaking: answers will vary.
7. Something fun: answers will vary.
8. Writing: answers will vary. Encourage students to use details from the lesson and accurate target language.

Puzzle/Game: answers will vary. Encourage students to use lesson vocabulary and explain their choices.

Success criteria: this is a student self-check. No single answer is required.

For open-ended tasks, accept different answers when students can explain or support them clearly.