NASA Tests a New Fast Space Robot
NASA 測試新型快速太空機器人
Introduction
NASA made a new robot called ERNEST. This robot can move faster and find its own way on the Moon and Mars.
NASA 製造了一款名為 ERNEST 的新機器人。這款機器人在月球和火星上移動速度更快，且能自行導航。
Main Body
The ERNEST robot has special wheels. These wheels can move in many ways. The robot can walk with its wheels or move like a worm. This helps it go over rocks and hills.
ERNEST 機器人擁有特殊的輪子。這些輪子可以以多種方式移動。機器人可以用輪子行走，或者像蠕蟲一樣移動。這有助於它越過岩石和山丘。
Engineers used a computer to teach the robot. The robot practiced for many hours in a virtual world. Then, it went to a desert in Colorado. It moved 16 miles in 37 hours. It is much faster than old robots.
工程師使用電腦來教導這台機器人。機器人在虛擬世界中練習了許多小時。隨後，它前往科羅拉多州的一個沙漠。它在 37 小時內移動了 16 英里。它比舊款機器人快得多。
Now, NASA has more money for this project. They want the robot to move safely around dangerous places. They want it to be very smart.
現在，NASA 為這個項目提供了更多資金。他們希望機器人能在危險區域安全地移動，並希望它能變得非常聰明。
Conclusion
The ERNEST robot works well. It can move fast on difficult ground. This helps NASA plan new trips to the Moon and Mars.
ERNEST 機器人運行良好。它能在困難的地形上快速移動。這有助於 NASA 規劃前往月球和火星的新旅程。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Ability' Pattern
In this story, NASA tells us what the robot can do. This is a key way to speak English at level A2.
The Rule: Use CAN + ACTION WORD (Verb).
Examples from the text:
- Can move → Ability to change position.
- Can walk → Ability to move on legs/wheels.
- Can find → Ability to locate something.
Why this helps you: Instead of saying "It is possible for the robot to move," just say: "It can move."
Quick Guide:
- 🟢 Positive: The robot can move fast.
- 🔴 Negative: The robot cannot (can't) fly.
- 🔵 Question: Can it move on Mars?
Word Power:
- Fast (Quick speed)
- Safe (No danger)
- Smart (High intelligence)