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USING THE CHART: WHAT DOES THE CHANGE IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SAY ABOUT THE PRODUCTIVITY OF

AMERICAN MANUFACTURING?

BELL WORK DAY 1: CHANGES IN MANUFACTURING

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ROBOTS TAKING OVER?

Watch the video about the robotic chef. http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv7VUqPE8AE

What tasks do you think robots will do in the future?

Share ideas with your partner.

Share with the class.

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WORDS TO KNOW

Sensor - a device that responds to a physical stimulus and transmits a resulting impulse 

Accommodate - to provide with something needed Prototype - A first full-scale and usually functional form of a

new type or design of a construction Jettison - a voluntary sacrifice of cargo or objects to lighten

the load Precision - The accuracy of an operation Actuator - A mechanical device for moving or controlling

something Productivity - A measure calculated as the ratio of what is

produced to what is required to produce it Efficiently - Productive without waste (waste including

material and time)

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NOW…READ THE ARTICLE AND MARK YOUR TEXT

Mark “T” if the text is describing technology

Mark “S” if the text is describing safety

Mark “U” if the text is user friendly or good for workers and creating jobs

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QUESTIONS FROM THE TEXT

1.What shows that Baxter is an easy-to-use manufacturing robot?

2.What Hi-Technology features does Baxter the robot use to be a safe, but useful automated technology?

3.Baxter was being field tested, which features were removed and why?

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BELL WORK DAY 2

Based on your company profile research and the article you read,

write one question you plan on asking on the

tour to help gain further understanding

of the company’s manufacturing process.

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ON YOUR TRIP

While you’re on your tour complete the directed

note- taking activity. Bring your observations back to

class to discuss and review.

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WHAT EVIDENCE OF AUTOMATED TECHNOLOGY DID YOU SEE ON YOUR TOUR?

BELL WORK DAY 4: REFLECTION

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DISCUSSION

WHAT INTERFACE DID AUTOMATED MACHINES ON YOUR TOUR USE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE

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DISCUSSION

Review your notes from the tour

Discuss your observations with your team and class

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REFLECTION AND OBSERVATIONS

Write a reflective essay that using evidence from the article text, your tour observations

and classroom discussions.

How will the use of robots in manufacturing affect the efficiency, productivity, safety

and jobs available in manufacturing companies in the United States?

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