University of Pennsylvania Professor Vijay Kumar and His Colleagues Study

question 619

Multiple Choice

University of Pennsylvania professor Vijay Kumar and his colleagues study how to best program swarms of intelligent quadrotors, which are tiny four-rotor helicopters.These quadrotors have been able to

• A) ​create unique artistic images or find missing people when fitted with a digital camera.
• B) ​assemble machines in places unreachable in any other way when outfitted with little tools.
• C) ​flock like birds andplay the James Bond theme song.
• D) ​do all of these.

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Definitions:

McGrath's Model

A framework for understanding group tasks and performance, identifying different types of group tasks and the dynamics involved in completing them.

Group Tasks

A set of responsibilities or activities assigned to a group to be completed collaboratively.

Basic Group Goals

Fundamental objectives pursued by a group, such as task completion, member satisfaction, or effective decision-making, that guide their activities and interactions.

Extended Period

A lengthy duration of time that is longer than usual or expected, often referring to timelines for projects or significant tasks.