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robotics- (n.) The science or study of the technology associated with the design, fabrication, theory, and application of robots

History of Robotics

The fun and intresting
sides, a little history, some intresting uses,
impacts of robots and some future ideas.

By Mike Williams
11/08/02
For Fun and Enjoyment
And a Class Assignment
Ball State University
ITDPT 303 Manufacturing Systems



Image From Image From
http://www.robotfactory.com
http://www.panasonicrobots.com

INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
HOW ROBOTS WORK
USES FOR ROBOTS
IMPACT OF ROBOTS
FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGIES

INTRODUCTION

"Robotics, computer-controlled machine that is programmed to move, manipulate objects, and accomplish work while interacting with its environment. Robots are able to perform repetitive tasks more quickly, cheaply, and accurately than humans. The term robot originates from the Czech word robota, meaning "compulsory labor." It was first used in the 1921 play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) by the Czech novelist and playwright Karel Capek. The word robot has been used since to refer to a machine that performs work to assist people or work that humans find difficult or undesirable."
(MSN Learning & Research. 2002)

American Heritage Dictionary: robot (rbt,-bt) n.
1. A mechanical device that sometimes resembles a human being and is capable of performing a variety of often complex human tasks on command or by being programmed in advance.
2. A machine or device that operates automatically or by remote control.
3. A person who works mechanically without original thought, especially one who responds automatically to the commands of others.
Webster:
1. a : a machine that looks like a human being and performs various complex acts ( as walking or talking) of a human being; a similar but fictional machine whose lack of capacity for human emotions is often emphasized b : an efficient insensitive person who functions automatically.
2. a device that automatically...