The presence of robots in society has become more and more common over the past few years. In some cities, robots can be seen cleaning floors, delivering packages, or even serving food in restaurants. While these service robots are useful to the public, they show only a small part of what technology may soon achieve. In industry, most robots used for making products look like large arms with various tools to put parts together. However, it is believed that a new generation of worker robots that look and move a lot like humans is just around the corner.
过去这几年以来，机器人在社会中的存在已变得愈来愈普遍。在一些城市，可以看到机器人清洁地板、递送包裹，甚至在餐厅送餐。虽然这些服务型机器人对大众很有用，但它们只展现了科技在不久的将来可能达成的一小部分愿景。在工业领域，大部分用于制造产品的机器人看起来就像巨大的手臂，手持各种工具来组装零件。然而，人们相信外观和动作与人类十分相似的新一代工作型机器人即将问世。
生活必备字词：
presence n. 存在
achieve vt. 完成，达到（目标、任务等）
put... together / put together... 组装∕装配……
be around the corner 即将到来
◆免费线上听外师朗读 https://ivyforfree.pse.is/3jks97
本文节录自《常春藤生活英语》杂志，完整内容请见十二月号。
點擊閱讀下一則新聞
