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acoustic (adj) |
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long engine exhaust ducts provide space for acoustic liners. p.37 Dirt hits the acoustic impact sensor plates. The plates vibrate. p.83 |
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صوتي |
allows |
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Caterpillar tracks are fitted to the robot, which allows it to move quickly on rough surfaces. p.82 |
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يسمح |
automation (n) |
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What do you think is the difference between mechanization and automation? p.83 |
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إستعمال آلة بدلاً من انسان |
brain |
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Big difference. Mechanization is the old world of machines with no brains,p.128 |
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مخ . دماغ |
bumper |
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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 |
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مصد . مخفف الصدمات |
caterpillar tracks (n) |
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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 |
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طٌرْطُر .سِرْوة نطاق (او) حزام من قطع معدنية يلف على دولاب المركبة ليساعدها على السير في ارضٍ وعرة |
cliff |
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…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 |
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منحدر صخري . جرف |
collect |
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In future there may be robots which use biological fuel which they collect as they move. p.81 |
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يجمع |
competition |
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FIRST has run an annual Robotics Competition since 1992 for teams of high-school students. p.83
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مسابقة |
compressed ) |
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Compressed air, in tanks for mobile robots or directly from a compressor for fixed robots, is the power source for pneumatic systems. p.81 |
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مضغوط |
control (v) |
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The brain of a robot is the processor. It controls the operation of the robot. p.81 |
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تحكم |
delicate |
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Sensors which measure the pressure exerted by robot arms or pincers are important for robots which pick up or handle delicate items. p.81 |
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رقيق . ناعم |
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dirt |
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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 |
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تراب |
enables |
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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 |
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يمكَّن |
exert (v) |
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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 |
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يبذل مجهودا |
explosive (n) |
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Robots which look for some types of explosive need sensors which can detect chemical smells. p.81 |
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مادة متفخِّرة |
extreme (adj) |
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Heat sensors may be important for robots working in extreme conditions. p.81
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سديد |
find out (v) |
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Find out who you will be talking to. p.106 Find out about the company - their products and services, customers and competitors. p.106
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يسطتلع . يكتشف |
impact (n) |
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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
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influence |
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وقع . تاثير |
infrared (adj) |
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Infrared is an adjective meaning “using electromagnetic waves which are longer than those of red light.”p.133 |
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دون الحمراء . خاص بالأشعّة الخفية فيما وراء الاحمر في الطَّيف الشمسي |
inspiration |
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FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - is a US organization founded by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway. p.83
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إيحاء . إلهام |
mine |
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It also has a low magnetic signature, so is less likely to trigger magnetic mines. p.93
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لغم
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movable (adj) |
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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 |
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متحرك . متنقُل |
navigable (adj) |
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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 |
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سالح للملاحة |
navigate (v) |
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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 |
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يسترشد بالخريطة ليتعرف طريق رحلته |
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parallel to (adv) |
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Infrared signals from the robot are reflected by a wall. The robot changes direction and moves parallel to the wall. p.83 |
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خطان متوازيان . موازياً |
penetrate |
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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 |
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يخترق . ينفذ من خلاله |
pneumatic |
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The motor provides the physical power to move the structure. It may be electric, pneumatic, or some form of heat engine. p.81 |
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هوائي (كالضغط الهوائي) |
power source (n) |
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Robots have five basic components: a movable structure, a motor,a power source, a sensory system, and a processor. p.81 |
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منبع قوة |
probe (v) |
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A reflected signal from a mine enables Comet III to probe gently to uncover the mine. p.82 |
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فحص الامر و استقصاه |
program (v) |
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This is all controlled by one single computer program.p.87 |
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برنامج |
receiver |
receiving set (n) جهاز إستقبال إذاعي |
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The lR receiver detects and decodes the signals from the remote control.p.102 |
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مُتَقَبِّل |
recognition |
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FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - is a US organization founded by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway. p.83 |
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إدراك |
rough |
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Caterpillar tracks are fitted to the robot. It can move quickly on rough surfaces. p.82 |
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وعر . خشن |
sales rep |
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Listen to this short talk by a Sales Rep at a trade fair about how a robotic vacuum cleaner works. p.81 |
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مندوب البعات
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sensor |
Sensory (adj)Robots have five basic components: a movable structure, a motor,a power source, a sensory system, and a processor.p.81 |
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The object sensor detects an obstacle. The robot changes direction. The cliff sensor reports a sudden drop ahead .p.82 |
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جهاز التحسّ (للتعرّف بوجود حرارة أو ضةء أو صوت) |
sensory system (n) |
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Robots have five basic components: a movable structure, a motor,a power source, a sensory system, and a processor.p.81 |
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مظام احساسي |
transmitter |
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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 |
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جهاز ارسال |
vibration |
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Vibration or pressure can cause a mine to explode. Vibration or pressure can make a mine explode.p.120 |
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إهتزاز . تذبذب |