Technology Vocabulary

#461

Robot

Example sentences

1. The robot moved boxes across the warehouse.
2. A small robot cleaned the floor.
3. The students programmed the robot to follow a line.

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#462

Autonomous system

Example sentences

1. An autonomous system can make some decisions without direct human control.
2. The vehicle uses an autonomous system to stay in its lane.
3. An autonomous system still needs clear safety limits.

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#463

Drone

Example sentences

1. The drone took photographs of the farm from above.
2. The rescue team used a drone to search a dangerous area.
3. The pilot checked the drone battery before flight.

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#464

Augmented reality

Example sentences

1. Augmented reality adds digital information to the real world.
2. The shopping app uses augmented reality to show furniture in a room.
3. Students used augmented reality to view a model of the human heart.

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#465

Virtual reality

Example sentences

1. Virtual reality creates a computer-made environment around the user.
2. The trainee practiced in virtual reality before using the real machine.
3. A headset is needed for many virtual reality experiences.

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#466

Mixed reality

Example sentences

1. Mixed reality combines real and digital objects that can interact.
2. The engineer used mixed reality to view instructions beside the machine.
3. In mixed reality, a digital object can appear fixed in the room.

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#467

Wearable technology

Example sentences

1. A smartwatch is a common form of wearable technology.
2. Wearable technology can track steps and heart rate.
3. The company is testing wearable technology for worker safety.

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#468

3D printing

Example sentences

1. 3D printing builds an object one layer at a time.
2. The school used 3D printing to make a model bridge.
3. 3D printing can create shapes that are difficult to make in other ways.

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#469

Additive manufacturing

Example sentences

1. Additive manufacturing creates products by adding material in layers.
2. The factory uses additive manufacturing for special metal parts.
3. Additive manufacturing can reduce waste for some designs.

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#470

Blockchain

Example sentences

1. Blockchain stores records across a network of computers.
2. Each new record is added to the blockchain after checking.
3. Blockchain can make some shared records harder to change secretly.

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#471

Distributed ledger

Example sentences

1. A distributed ledger keeps the same record in several connected locations.
2. The companies used a distributed ledger to track shipments.
3. Participants agreed on each update to the distributed ledger.

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#472

Cryptocurrency

Example sentences

1. Cryptocurrency is digital money that may use blockchain technology.
2. The price of a cryptocurrency can change very quickly.
3. Users should understand the risks before buying cryptocurrency.

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#473

Smart contract

Example sentences

1. A smart contract runs agreed rules automatically on a blockchain.
2. The smart contract released payment after the conditions were met.
3. An error in a smart contract can be difficult to fix.

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#474

Quantum computing

Example sentences

1. Quantum computing uses the rules of quantum physics to process information.
2. Scientists are studying quantum computing for difficult problems.
3. Quantum computing is still developing and is not suitable for every task.

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#475

Qubit

Example sentences

1. A qubit is the basic unit of information in quantum computing.
2. Unlike a normal bit, a qubit can represent a special mix of states.
3. Keeping a qubit stable is technically difficult.

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#476

Nanotechnology

Example sentences

1. Nanotechnology works with materials and structures that are extremely small.
2. Researchers use nanotechnology to develop new medical treatments.
3. Nanotechnology can change the strength or behavior of a material.

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#477

Biotechnology

Example sentences

1. Biotechnology uses living systems to create useful products or processes.
2. Biotechnology is used to make some medicines.
3. Farmers may use biotechnology to improve crops.

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#478

Green technology

Example sentences

1. Green technology aims to reduce harm to the environment.
2. The building uses green technology to save energy and water.
3. Investment in green technology has created new types of jobs.

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#479

Renewable energy technology

Example sentences

1. Solar panels are a form of renewable energy technology.
2. The country invested in renewable energy technology.
3. Renewable energy technology can reduce the use of fossil fuels.

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#480

Electric vehicle

Example sentences

1. An electric vehicle runs mainly on electricity stored in a battery.
2. The electric vehicle charged overnight.
3. An electric vehicle can produce less local air pollution than a fuel car.

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