Game Data Helps Military Robots
遊戲數據助力軍用機器人
Introduction
Niantic Spatial made a new map system. They used data from the game Pokémon Go. Now, robots and the military use this system to find their way.
Niantic Spatial 開發了一套新的地圖系統。他們使用了 Pokémon Go 遊戲的數據。現在，機器人和軍方使用這套系統來導航。
Main Body
The company used 30 billion photos and videos from the game. They used these photos to teach a computer how to see the world. In 2025, Niantic Spatial became its own company.
該公司使用了遊戲中 300 億張照片和影片。他們利用這些照片來教導電腦如何觀察世界。在 2025 年，Niantic Spatial 成為了一家獨立公司。
Now, the company works with other groups. They help delivery robots move in cities. They also work with a company called Vantor. This helps the US government. The robots can now find their place very accurately, even without GPS.
現在，該公司與其他團體合作。他們協助配送機器人在城市中移動。他們還與一家名為 Vantor 的公司合作，以協助美國政府。現在機器人即使在沒有 GPS 的情況下，也能非常準確地定位。
Some people are unhappy. They say it is wrong to use game data for war. They think the players did not know about this. Other people say this technology is helpful in real wars.
有些人對此感到不滿。他們認為將遊戲數據用於戰爭是不正確的。他們認為玩家對此並不知情。而另一些人則認為，這項技術在現實戰爭中非常有幫助。
Conclusion
Now, AI uses civilian data. This helps drones and robots move in places where GPS does not work.
現在，AI 使用平民數據。這有助於無人機和機器人在沒有 GPS 的地方移動。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ Action Words (Present Tense)
In this text, the writer uses simple words to tell us what happens now. This is the best way to start speaking English.
The Pattern:
Use→ They use data.Work→ The company works with others.Help→ This helps the government.
🌍 Describing Places & Things
Look at how the text connects a thing to a place:
- Delivery robots in cities
- Robots in places
Tip: Use "in" when you talk about a location or a general area.
💡 Key Words for A2
| Word | Meaning | Example from Text |
|---|---|---|
| Accurately | Correct / No mistakes | Find their place very accurately |
| Civilian | Not military / Normal people | AI uses civilian data |
| Wrong | Not right / Bad | They say it is wrong |