Practice Application In Tunneling (23.15.2) - Robotics in Tunneling and Underground Construction

Practice: Application in Tunneling

Lesson 23.15.2Robotics in Tunneling and Underground Construction

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Question 1.
What are swarm robots?
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Think about how ants work together.
Question 2.
Name one reason why swarm robots are beneficial in tunnels.
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Consider safety and accessibility.
3Question 3.
What is the primary advantage of using swarm robotics in tunneling?
- Faster excavation
- Improved safety
- Reduced costs
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Consider how robots can operate where it’s dangerous for humans.
4Question 4.
True or False: Swarm robots can't operate if one robot fails.
- True
- False
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What happens in a group if one member is out?
Question 5.
Design a swarm robotics system that could efficiently map an entirely new network of tunnels. What components and algorithms would be necessary?
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Think about how existing technologies facilitate mapping.
Question 6.
Critique the potential implications of excessive reliance on swarm robotics for tunnel construction. What might be the downsides?
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Consider what happens when we automate too much.

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