Brains vs. Bodies

Students explore the difference between robots (machines with bodies) and AI (the software “brain”). The passage explains how the two work separately and also how they can combine to create powerful systems like self-driving cars. Comprehension questions require students to identify examples, explain how AI changes robot behavior, and reflect on distinctions between the physical hardware and thinking software. This worksheet strengthens understanding of division of labor between robotics and AI. It also reinforces foundational skills in classifying and analyzing technological systems.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading for Key Concepts

Technology Education – Robotics vs. AI Functions

Critical Thinking – Categorizing Components of a System

STEM – Understanding Integrated Technology

This worksheet is part of our The Difference Between Robots and AI Worksheets collection.