Researches at Johns Hopkins University's. Applied Physics laboratory ( APL) in Laurel , Maryland have designed a new human-like robot, Its name is Robo Sally. The machine can be controlled from a distance and can he used to do work that is dangerous for human beings. 

Roho Sally has two long arms with human-like hands. She can use her fingers to pick up small objects .examine them in detail and do most things that human hands can do Each finger contains a tiny motor capable of squeezing 20 pounds of pinch foree ,.enough to defuse a bomb under the direction of an operator. She sits on a metal base with wheels that let her move around. turn in tight spaces and climb over small objects, . 

Mike McLoughlin is the main investigator for the Applied Physics Laboratory's Prosthetics Program. "The purpose of that program is to develop prosthetic arms that have all the capability of your natural arms .and you do all the complex motions that we can do with the natural arm- with the robot. " 

It was a difficult job. Mr. McLoughlin says the device had to have many small motors to. have the ability to do what a human hand does; It also needs to have human-like strength. The thumb was especially difficult because it permits the hand .to hold objects. And everything had. to fit into a space about the size of a human hand. 

The next problem .he says .was to figure out how to control the artificial hand. " So we had to figure out how to make the connection between the brain and this arm. 

For search-and-rescue duties.Roho Sally will be operated by a human being using a wire- less machine that is far from the robot. The operator will also wear special gloves and glasses. The glasses permit the operator to see the robot's hands .even though they are far away. 

Mr. McLoughlin says this kind of robots could be used in what he calls "dull , dirty or dan- gerous" situations where fine human finger movements are required. He says the technology is not ready for everyday application .but he predicts that within five years we will see some won- derful improvements. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is the name of the robot which is the story's main focus?
2. What is the name of the robot that the story talks about?
3. The story mentions what robot?
Q2:
1. Who is in charge of Robo Sally's design?
2. Who is the person in charge of designing the robot?
3. Who is designing Robo Sally?
Q3:
1. Where was Robo Sally being designed?
2. Where was Mike McLoughlin and team designing this robot?
3. Where was Robo Sally being created and tested?
Q4:
1. Where is the laboratory where Robo Sally is being made?
2. Where is the Applied Physics Laboratory in which Robo Sally is being made?
3. What is the location of the lab that is being used to design this robot?
Q5:
1. What was the purpose behind creating Robo Sally?
2. What were researchers trying to achieve from the Robo Sally project?
3. What was the goal behind making Robo Sally?
Q6:
1. Was replicating natural arm movements in Robo Sally easy?
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Q7:
1. What were some of the features of Robo Sally?
2. What features did Robo Sally have?
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Q8:
1. Why did Robo Sally have small motors?
2. Why did Robo Sally need small motors?
3. Why did they put small motors in Robo Sally?
Q9:
1. Did designers have difficulty with designing Robo Sally?
2. Did they run into issues with the small motors in Robo Sally?
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Q10:
1. What problem did the team face with the small motors they put in Robo Sally?
2. What issue did the small motors in the robot pose to its designers?
3. Where did designers run into a problem with Robo Sally's design in particular?
Q11:
1. Why was the thumb design problematic in Robo Sally?
2. Why was Robo Sally's thumb an issue?
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Q12:
1. Were there other issues in the robot's design?
2. Did other difficulties come up while designing the robot?
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Q13:
1. What was the next design problem after the one with the robot's thumb?
2. What was the other issue with designing Robo Sally?
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Q14:
1. What was involved in the other issue of designing the robot's arm?
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Q15:
1. What will be Robo Sally's main purpose?
2. What is going to be the robot's main purpose?
3. What service is Robo Sally primarily going to give
Q16:
1. How are designers going to make the connection between brain and arm for the robot?
2. How will researchers make the connection for Robo Sally's brain and arm?
3. How are designers creating a connection between the robot's brain and arm?
Q17:
1. How will Robo Sally know to do something?
2. How is the robot going to operate?
3. How is Robo Sally supposed to make decisions?
Q18:
1. Why is the robot being controlled remotely?
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Q19:
1. Is the robot ready for use?
2. Is Robo Sally ready to be used for everyday duties yet?
3. Do researchers think Robo Sally is ready for regular use yet?
Q20:
1. When do researchers think Robo Sally will be good to use?
2. When does Mike McLoughlin say the robot could be used?
3. When is Robo Sally projected to be put to use?
