The document provides a history of robots from medieval times to modern times. It discusses how early automatons were used in churches to impress worshippers and how 18th century miniature automatons became popular toys for the rich. It then outlines how the term "robot" was coined in 1921 and how industrial robots were employed in factories starting in the 1940s. The document concludes by describing how robots are used in space to perform dangerous tasks and maintain the International Space Station.
ITS A POWERPOINT ON THE GREAT INVENTOR OF ALL COMPUTERS MR.CHARLES BABBAGE.IF LIKED PLEASE CLICK ON THE LIKE BUTTON AND HAVE A NICE DAY AND ENJOY MY POWER POINT ON HISTORY OF COMPUTERS.THANKS FOR WATCHING MY POWER POINT
This slideshow was created as a teaching tool for visitors to our annual art exhibit for young people which features the work of artist, Nicolas Lampert. He creates hybrid machine animal & insect collages. It loops continuously in the activity area for the next 6 weeks, and I embedded it in my blog here: http://www.tscpl.org/gallery/comments/is_a_mule_a_mash_up/
This document provides an introduction to robotics, including definitions of robots, their essential characteristics of sensing, movement, energy and intelligence. It discusses the history of robots from ancient times to modern industrial robots. The main types of robots are described as mobile, industrial, domestic, medical, service, and military robots. Examples of uses for robots include factories, surgery, mail delivery, toys, and dangerous tasks. Advantages are their ability to work continuously without needs for food or rest, while disadvantages include their need for power, potential job losses, maintenance costs, and inability to respond to danger as quickly as humans.
Robots are re-programmable machines that can perform hazardous tasks like removing mines or working in space. The field of robotics involves designing and building robots. The word "robot" was coined in 1920 by Karel Capek in his play R.U.R., while the term "robotics" was coined by Isaac Asimov in the 1940s. George Devol invented the first digital and programmable robot called Unimate in 1954 to lift hot metal from die casting machines. Robots typically have sensors, effectors, actuators, controllers, processors and arms. Common types of robots include mobile, stationary, autonomous, and virtual robots.
This document provides a brief history of robots from ancient times to the present. It notes some of the earliest depictions and concepts of robots in Greek mythology in 700 BC, their naming and exploration in medieval times by philosophers like Albertus Magnus, pioneering designs by DaVinci in 1450, and the beginning of science fiction genres depicting robots in the 18th-19th centuries. Key developments included the coining of the term "robot" in a 1921 play, depictions in films like Metropolis in 1927, optimism regarding their potential in the 1940s, founding concepts by Asimov and Turing in the 1950s, and increasing realism and roles and in science fiction through the 1960s-2000s.
Robots have a long history. They were first conceived of in ancient Greece and the modern robot was developed in the 1920s. Today, robots are used widely in manufacturing to perform dangerous, difficult, or repetitive tasks.
Music robots and techno robots - History, building and playingmoritzsimongeist
This lecture was held for Ableton User Group 08.July .2015 in Berlin by moritz simongeist from Sonic Robots. http://sonicrobots.com/
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Sonic Robots
How to make Techno - with robots! (Lecture, 120min or longer)
The artist group „Sonic Robots“, led by and robotic musician Moritz Simon Geist, present performances where electronic music is created live by ... Robots!
In this talk, Moritz will give an insight look into the world of robotic noisery, acoustic robots and music hardware techniques. He will present some of his instruments.
The first part of this talk provides an overview of the different concepts and approaches for robotic musical instruments. The second part deals with the technical implementation in software, electronics and mechanics.
The following topics will be discussed in detail:
• Why it is good to be a music hacker and why it is bad to use presets
• Where robotic music came from and where it could envolve to
• Explanation of common robotic techniques
• Controlling mechanical latencies
• Capturing sound without microphones
• Structure and electric control, Arduino, Power
• Mechanical parts, actuators and 3D Printing
File under: #madscience #bass #robots
_ARTIST INFO:
"Sonic Robots is treating some important questions of the future, like
the perception of technology, the robotization of society or the
artificial intelligence, but still comes in a very playful and
entertaining way: through electronic music." (Alain Bieber, ARTE)
ITS A POWERPOINT ON THE GREAT INVENTOR OF ALL COMPUTERS MR.CHARLES BABBAGE.IF LIKED PLEASE CLICK ON THE LIKE BUTTON AND HAVE A NICE DAY AND ENJOY MY POWER POINT ON HISTORY OF COMPUTERS.THANKS FOR WATCHING MY POWER POINT
This slideshow was created as a teaching tool for visitors to our annual art exhibit for young people which features the work of artist, Nicolas Lampert. He creates hybrid machine animal & insect collages. It loops continuously in the activity area for the next 6 weeks, and I embedded it in my blog here: http://www.tscpl.org/gallery/comments/is_a_mule_a_mash_up/
This document provides an introduction to robotics, including definitions of robots, their essential characteristics of sensing, movement, energy and intelligence. It discusses the history of robots from ancient times to modern industrial robots. The main types of robots are described as mobile, industrial, domestic, medical, service, and military robots. Examples of uses for robots include factories, surgery, mail delivery, toys, and dangerous tasks. Advantages are their ability to work continuously without needs for food or rest, while disadvantages include their need for power, potential job losses, maintenance costs, and inability to respond to danger as quickly as humans.
Robots are re-programmable machines that can perform hazardous tasks like removing mines or working in space. The field of robotics involves designing and building robots. The word "robot" was coined in 1920 by Karel Capek in his play R.U.R., while the term "robotics" was coined by Isaac Asimov in the 1940s. George Devol invented the first digital and programmable robot called Unimate in 1954 to lift hot metal from die casting machines. Robots typically have sensors, effectors, actuators, controllers, processors and arms. Common types of robots include mobile, stationary, autonomous, and virtual robots.
This document provides a brief history of robots from ancient times to the present. It notes some of the earliest depictions and concepts of robots in Greek mythology in 700 BC, their naming and exploration in medieval times by philosophers like Albertus Magnus, pioneering designs by DaVinci in 1450, and the beginning of science fiction genres depicting robots in the 18th-19th centuries. Key developments included the coining of the term "robot" in a 1921 play, depictions in films like Metropolis in 1927, optimism regarding their potential in the 1940s, founding concepts by Asimov and Turing in the 1950s, and increasing realism and roles and in science fiction through the 1960s-2000s.
Robots have a long history. They were first conceived of in ancient Greece and the modern robot was developed in the 1920s. Today, robots are used widely in manufacturing to perform dangerous, difficult, or repetitive tasks.
Music robots and techno robots - History, building and playingmoritzsimongeist
This lecture was held for Ableton User Group 08.July .2015 in Berlin by moritz simongeist from Sonic Robots. http://sonicrobots.com/
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Sonic Robots
How to make Techno - with robots! (Lecture, 120min or longer)
The artist group „Sonic Robots“, led by and robotic musician Moritz Simon Geist, present performances where electronic music is created live by ... Robots!
In this talk, Moritz will give an insight look into the world of robotic noisery, acoustic robots and music hardware techniques. He will present some of his instruments.
The first part of this talk provides an overview of the different concepts and approaches for robotic musical instruments. The second part deals with the technical implementation in software, electronics and mechanics.
The following topics will be discussed in detail:
• Why it is good to be a music hacker and why it is bad to use presets
• Where robotic music came from and where it could envolve to
• Explanation of common robotic techniques
• Controlling mechanical latencies
• Capturing sound without microphones
• Structure and electric control, Arduino, Power
• Mechanical parts, actuators and 3D Printing
File under: #madscience #bass #robots
_ARTIST INFO:
"Sonic Robots is treating some important questions of the future, like
the perception of technology, the robotization of society or the
artificial intelligence, but still comes in a very playful and
entertaining way: through electronic music." (Alain Bieber, ARTE)
The document provides a brief history of robots from ancient folklore to modern times, describing some of the earliest depictions and inventions of mechanical automatons and robots over the centuries. Key highlights include 10th century Chinese folklore describing mechanical humans, 15th century drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci of a mechanical knight, the 1921 coining of the term "robot" in a novel, and the 1961 creation of Unimate, the first modern industrial robot sold to GM.
This presentation provides an overview of robots and robotics. It begins with defining a robot as a programmable, self-controlled automatic machine that can function in place of humans. The presentation then covers the history of robotics from da Vinci to modern robots, different types of robots including mobile, stationary, and autonomous robots. It also discusses robotics technology and components. Recent advancements in areas like artificial legs and neural networks are highlighted. In closing, advantages like ability to work continuously without pay or boredom are contrasted with limitations such as high costs and inability to think beyond programming.
Slide Contains Brief Description about field Robotics and also Robots.
All You want to Know will be found in given slide.
just Open slide once and go through Content on slide at page no 2.
This document defines robotics as programmable, automatic industrial machines. It discusses the history of robots from the first use of the word "robot" in 1942 to describe automatons, to the first actual robot called Unimate being produced in 1956. The document also lists some key advantages and disadvantages of robots, such as improving production but also reducing job opportunities for humans. It suggests robots will play an increasing role in the future to bring more convenience to everyday life.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient visions to modern achievements. It discusses early robotic concepts and inventions from Greek and Roman engineers. The first modern robots were industrial machines introduced in the 1960s that could perform repetitive, dangerous tasks. Today's robots are more advanced and can have sensors, control systems, and effectors that allow them to operate autonomously and assist humans in tasks that are difficult, risky, or time-consuming such as packaging items on an assembly line. The military has also developed robots to help with dangerous disposal and rescue missions.
This document discusses the history and future of robotics. It defines robotics as the science and technology of robots, including their design, manufacture, and application. The first industrial robots were Unimates developed in the 1950s-60s to perform manual labor. Modern uses of robots include exploration, industry, medicine, and military/police applications. Researchers are developing robots that mimic both animals and humans to better understand organisms and cognition. The future of robotics is expected to include more autonomous household robots as well as human-scale robots with increased intelligence and abilities by 2030.
Our society has been interacting with robots for decades; plus, science fiction novels have given them a growing place in popular culture. Consumer robot kits are becoming very popular in K-12 school programs, library makerspaces and other collaborative learning spaces, as well as in people’s homes. In this webinar:
• Define what a robot is and what they are capable of doing
• Understand the history of robots and robotics
• Describe the various types of robots
• Learn how to get started building your own robot
• Create a robotics league
This document provides an introduction and overview of robotics. It discusses what robots are, including different types of robots like manipulators, wheeled robots, and aerial vehicles. It outlines what tasks robots can perform, such as dangerous, repetitive, or menial jobs. The document also covers the history of robotics, key robot components, applications in different industries, and the future of robotics, including areas like artificial intelligence and humanoids.
1) A robot is generally defined as a programmable machine that mimics human or animal actions and movements. To qualify as a robot, a machine must be able to receive external information and perform some physical task.
2) The word "robot" originated from the Czech word for forced labor or slavery. It was first used in a 1920s play to describe automated workers. Leonardo da Vinci drew early plans for a mechanical man in 1495.
3) Robots are commonly used in factories for repetitive tasks as they do not require breaks, pay, or accommodations. Certain dangerous jobs like bomb disposal are also well-suited to robots.
The document discusses the history and types of robots. It begins by explaining how early human labor led to the development of machines to perform repetitive tasks. This technological advancement eventually led to the creation of autonomous robots in 1948. The document then outlines different types of robots categorized by locomotion and application. It discusses advantages like performing dangerous tasks but also disadvantages like costs. Finally, it suggests that in the future humans and robots may complement each other and live and work together.
This document discusses biomimetic robots, which are robots that take inspiration from biological organisms in their structure, function, or mechanisms. It provides an overview of the history and development of biomimetic robots, examples of different types of biomimetic robots modeled after animals such as lobsters, snakes, fish, and insects, and applications of biomimetic robots in areas such as medical, rescue, and space exploration.
This document provides an overview of robots and robotics. It defines a robot as a re-programmable machine that can perform tasks automatically in place of humans, especially in hazardous environments. The document then discusses the history and origins of the words "robot" and "robotics." It also outlines some of the key parts of industrial robots like sensors, effectors, actuators, controllers, and arms. Finally, it briefly describes different types of robots and their applications as well as some advantages and disadvantages of robotics.
basic introduction to robotics and related technologies. This will help them to learn about the basic circuit building and related technological advancement necessary for the development of Robotics specially in conjunction to Artificial Intelligence. Also the use of prevalent Engineering tools required to develop such circuit.
The document provides a history of important developments in robotics from ancient times to the early 2000s. Some of the key milestones mentioned include the development of early automated devices like water clocks in ancient Babylon, da Vinci designing a humanoid robot in 1495, the first industrial robot being used on a GM assembly line in 1961, and Honda introducing its humanoid robot ASIMO in 2000 that could walk and run. The document traces the evolution of robots from simple automated machines to modern humanoid robots.
On September 27, 2011, a seminar on robotics was held in Syndicate West's Arjan Hall. It covered many robotics topics in a simple way for young students to understand. The seminar was informative and entertaining.
The document provides a timeline of important developments in robotics from 270 BC to 1979 AD. Some key events and inventions mentioned include Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein in 1818, the introduction of the term "robot" in a 1921 play, Isaac Asimov coining the term "robotics" and establishing the Three Laws of Robotics in the 1940s, the first industrial robot being introduced in a GM factory in 1961, and the Stanford Cart navigating autonomously across an obstacle-filled room in 1979. The timeline traces the evolution of robots from ancient mechanical devices to modern computer-controlled machines capable of complex tasks.
This presentation provides an overview of robotics. It defines a robot as an automatic machine that can be programmed to perform tasks, and notes that the word "robot" originated from the Czech word for forced labor. The presentation discusses the history of robotics, including the introduction of the term in a 1920 play and the coining of the term "robotics" in the 1940s. It also outlines Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics. The presentation describes different types of robots and provides examples of their applications and advantages, while also acknowledging disadvantages like potential job losses.
The document discusses the history and development of robots from ancient times to the present. It defines what constitutes a robot and describes the key components of industrial robots, including the manipulator which functions like the human arm and requires six degrees of freedom to replicate human motion. The document also discusses different types of joints used in robot manipulators.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 in a play, and Isaac Asimov popularized robots in fiction in the 1940s and established the Three Laws of Robotics. Modern robots are used widely in manufacturing, the military, space exploration, medicine, and personal applications. While robots provide benefits, concerns exist about job loss and potentially hostile robots.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 and Isaac Asimov introduced the Three Laws of Robotics in 1942. Robots now have many applications, including in manufacturing, the military, medicine, space exploration, and personal use. The document discusses advantages like improved health and labor but also concerns about job loss and potential conflicts.
The document provides a brief history of robots from ancient folklore to modern times, describing some of the earliest depictions and inventions of mechanical automatons and robots over the centuries. Key highlights include 10th century Chinese folklore describing mechanical humans, 15th century drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci of a mechanical knight, the 1921 coining of the term "robot" in a novel, and the 1961 creation of Unimate, the first modern industrial robot sold to GM.
This presentation provides an overview of robots and robotics. It begins with defining a robot as a programmable, self-controlled automatic machine that can function in place of humans. The presentation then covers the history of robotics from da Vinci to modern robots, different types of robots including mobile, stationary, and autonomous robots. It also discusses robotics technology and components. Recent advancements in areas like artificial legs and neural networks are highlighted. In closing, advantages like ability to work continuously without pay or boredom are contrasted with limitations such as high costs and inability to think beyond programming.
Slide Contains Brief Description about field Robotics and also Robots.
All You want to Know will be found in given slide.
just Open slide once and go through Content on slide at page no 2.
This document defines robotics as programmable, automatic industrial machines. It discusses the history of robots from the first use of the word "robot" in 1942 to describe automatons, to the first actual robot called Unimate being produced in 1956. The document also lists some key advantages and disadvantages of robots, such as improving production but also reducing job opportunities for humans. It suggests robots will play an increasing role in the future to bring more convenience to everyday life.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient visions to modern achievements. It discusses early robotic concepts and inventions from Greek and Roman engineers. The first modern robots were industrial machines introduced in the 1960s that could perform repetitive, dangerous tasks. Today's robots are more advanced and can have sensors, control systems, and effectors that allow them to operate autonomously and assist humans in tasks that are difficult, risky, or time-consuming such as packaging items on an assembly line. The military has also developed robots to help with dangerous disposal and rescue missions.
This document discusses the history and future of robotics. It defines robotics as the science and technology of robots, including their design, manufacture, and application. The first industrial robots were Unimates developed in the 1950s-60s to perform manual labor. Modern uses of robots include exploration, industry, medicine, and military/police applications. Researchers are developing robots that mimic both animals and humans to better understand organisms and cognition. The future of robotics is expected to include more autonomous household robots as well as human-scale robots with increased intelligence and abilities by 2030.
Our society has been interacting with robots for decades; plus, science fiction novels have given them a growing place in popular culture. Consumer robot kits are becoming very popular in K-12 school programs, library makerspaces and other collaborative learning spaces, as well as in people’s homes. In this webinar:
• Define what a robot is and what they are capable of doing
• Understand the history of robots and robotics
• Describe the various types of robots
• Learn how to get started building your own robot
• Create a robotics league
This document provides an introduction and overview of robotics. It discusses what robots are, including different types of robots like manipulators, wheeled robots, and aerial vehicles. It outlines what tasks robots can perform, such as dangerous, repetitive, or menial jobs. The document also covers the history of robotics, key robot components, applications in different industries, and the future of robotics, including areas like artificial intelligence and humanoids.
1) A robot is generally defined as a programmable machine that mimics human or animal actions and movements. To qualify as a robot, a machine must be able to receive external information and perform some physical task.
2) The word "robot" originated from the Czech word for forced labor or slavery. It was first used in a 1920s play to describe automated workers. Leonardo da Vinci drew early plans for a mechanical man in 1495.
3) Robots are commonly used in factories for repetitive tasks as they do not require breaks, pay, or accommodations. Certain dangerous jobs like bomb disposal are also well-suited to robots.
The document discusses the history and types of robots. It begins by explaining how early human labor led to the development of machines to perform repetitive tasks. This technological advancement eventually led to the creation of autonomous robots in 1948. The document then outlines different types of robots categorized by locomotion and application. It discusses advantages like performing dangerous tasks but also disadvantages like costs. Finally, it suggests that in the future humans and robots may complement each other and live and work together.
This document discusses biomimetic robots, which are robots that take inspiration from biological organisms in their structure, function, or mechanisms. It provides an overview of the history and development of biomimetic robots, examples of different types of biomimetic robots modeled after animals such as lobsters, snakes, fish, and insects, and applications of biomimetic robots in areas such as medical, rescue, and space exploration.
This document provides an overview of robots and robotics. It defines a robot as a re-programmable machine that can perform tasks automatically in place of humans, especially in hazardous environments. The document then discusses the history and origins of the words "robot" and "robotics." It also outlines some of the key parts of industrial robots like sensors, effectors, actuators, controllers, and arms. Finally, it briefly describes different types of robots and their applications as well as some advantages and disadvantages of robotics.
basic introduction to robotics and related technologies. This will help them to learn about the basic circuit building and related technological advancement necessary for the development of Robotics specially in conjunction to Artificial Intelligence. Also the use of prevalent Engineering tools required to develop such circuit.
The document provides a history of important developments in robotics from ancient times to the early 2000s. Some of the key milestones mentioned include the development of early automated devices like water clocks in ancient Babylon, da Vinci designing a humanoid robot in 1495, the first industrial robot being used on a GM assembly line in 1961, and Honda introducing its humanoid robot ASIMO in 2000 that could walk and run. The document traces the evolution of robots from simple automated machines to modern humanoid robots.
On September 27, 2011, a seminar on robotics was held in Syndicate West's Arjan Hall. It covered many robotics topics in a simple way for young students to understand. The seminar was informative and entertaining.
The document provides a timeline of important developments in robotics from 270 BC to 1979 AD. Some key events and inventions mentioned include Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein in 1818, the introduction of the term "robot" in a 1921 play, Isaac Asimov coining the term "robotics" and establishing the Three Laws of Robotics in the 1940s, the first industrial robot being introduced in a GM factory in 1961, and the Stanford Cart navigating autonomously across an obstacle-filled room in 1979. The timeline traces the evolution of robots from ancient mechanical devices to modern computer-controlled machines capable of complex tasks.
This presentation provides an overview of robotics. It defines a robot as an automatic machine that can be programmed to perform tasks, and notes that the word "robot" originated from the Czech word for forced labor. The presentation discusses the history of robotics, including the introduction of the term in a 1920 play and the coining of the term "robotics" in the 1940s. It also outlines Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics. The presentation describes different types of robots and provides examples of their applications and advantages, while also acknowledging disadvantages like potential job losses.
The document discusses the history and development of robots from ancient times to the present. It defines what constitutes a robot and describes the key components of industrial robots, including the manipulator which functions like the human arm and requires six degrees of freedom to replicate human motion. The document also discusses different types of joints used in robot manipulators.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 in a play, and Isaac Asimov popularized robots in fiction in the 1940s and established the Three Laws of Robotics. Modern robots are used widely in manufacturing, the military, space exploration, medicine, and personal applications. While robots provide benefits, concerns exist about job loss and potentially hostile robots.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 and Isaac Asimov introduced the Three Laws of Robotics in 1942. Robots now have many applications, including in manufacturing, the military, medicine, space exploration, and personal use. The document discusses advantages like improved health and labor but also concerns about job loss and potential conflicts.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 in a play, and Isaac Asimov popularized robots in fiction in the 1940s and established the Three Laws of Robotics. Modern robots are used widely in manufacturing, the military, space exploration, medicine, and personal applications. While robots provide benefits, concerns exist about job loss and potentially hostile robots.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient mechanical devices in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were mechanical devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers in the 3rd century BC. A key development was Karel Capek coining the term "robot" in a 1920 play. Isaac Asimov later established the Three Laws of Robotics and popularized the concept of robots in stories in the 1940s-50s. The document outlines increasing robot applications from industrial manufacturing to space exploration to personal devices today.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 in a play, and Isaac Asimov popularized robots in fiction in the 1940s and established the Three Laws of Robotics. Modern robots are used widely in manufacturing, the military, space exploration, medicine, and personal applications. While robots provide benefits, concerns exist about job loss and potentially hostile robots.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 in a play and the modern concept of robots was influenced by Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics in the 1940s. The document outlines many roles of robots today including in manufacturing, the military, medicine, space exploration and personal applications. While robots provide benefits, concerns include potential job losses and dystopian scenarios of robots replacing humans.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 and Isaac Asimov introduced the Three Laws of Robotics in 1942. Robots now have many applications, including in manufacturing, the military, medicine, space exploration, and personal use. The document discusses advantages like improved health and labor but also concerns about job loss and potential conflicts.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 and Isaac Asimov introduced the Three Laws of Robotics in 1942. Robots now have important roles in manufacturing, the military, medicine, space exploration and personal use. While robots provide benefits, concerns exist about job loss and potential conflicts if robots gain too much autonomy.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 and Isaac Asimov introduced the Three Laws of Robotics in 1942. Robots now have many applications, including in manufacturing, the military, medicine, space exploration, and personal use. The document discusses advantages like improved health and labor but also concerns about job loss and potential conflicts.
The document provides a history of robots from ancient Greek machines in 270 BC to modern applications. It notes that the first robots were devices like water clocks built by Greek engineers. The term "robot" was coined in 1921 in a play and the first commercial robot company was founded in 1956. Important developments included Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics in 1950 and robots becoming widely used in manufacturing, military, space, and medicine. The document discusses advantages like improved health and labor but also concerns over job loss and potential conflicts.
Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. Robots can take the place of humans in dangerous environments or manufacturing processes, or resemble humans. Many robots are inspired by nature. While the concept of autonomous machines dates back to ancient times, robotics grew substantially in the 20th century. Today, robotics is rapidly growing and serves practical purposes domestically, commercially, and militarily. Many robots do hazardous jobs like defusing bombs or exploring shipwrecks. The word "robot" was introduced in a 1920 play and referred to labor. Commercial and industrial robots are now widespread and used for manufacturing, assembly, transport, space exploration, surgery, and mass production
The document provides an overview of the history and development of robotics. It discusses how early automatons like Vaucanson's duck in the 18th century demonstrated life-like behavior through mechanical mechanisms. The Jacquard loom introduced the concept of a programmable machine. The term "robot" was coined in a 1921 play and helped shape public perceptions. Early innovators in robotics included George Devol, who filed the first robotics patent in 1954, and Joseph Engelberger, who founded the first robotics company Unimation in 1956 and installed the first industrial robot. The document outlines the development and different types of robots including manufacturing, service, field, and humanoid robots.
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In literature, humankind’s
vivid imagination has often reflected
our fascination with the idea of
creating artificial life.
In 1818, Mary Shelly wrote
Frankenstein, a story about the
construction of a human-like
creature. For Shelly, a robot looked
like man but had the ability to
function like a machine. It was built
of human components, which could
be held together by nuts and bolts.
Notice there are even clips to hold
the top of the head together! Shelly
considered that a robot had to be
bigger than a regular person and
had to have super human strength.
In 1921, Karel Capek, a Czech playwright,
came up with an intelligent, artificially
created person, which he called “robot”.
The word “robot” is Czech for worker, and
was gradually incorporated into the English
language without being translated. As you
can see, even a hundred years after Shelly’s
Frankenstein, Capek’s idea of a robot is still
one in which the creation resembles the
human form. You can see in the picture that
the robot looks much more rigid and
machine-like than the woman standing next
to it .
While the concept of a robot has been around for a very long
time, it wasn’t until the 1940’s that the modern day robot was
born, with the arrival of computers.
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The term robotics refers to the study and use of robots; it came about in
1941 and was first adopted by Isaac Asimov, a scientist and writer. It was
Asimov who also proposed the following “Laws of Robotics” in his short
story Runaround:
One, a robot may not injure a human being or through inaction, allow a
human being to come to harm. …
Two, (…) a robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except
where such orders would conflict with the First Law. …
Three, a robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection
does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.
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The robot really became a popular concept during the late 1950’s and
early 1960’s. With the automotive industry in full expansion at that time,
industrial robots were employed to help factory operators.
Industrial robots do not have the
imaginative, human-like appearance
that we have been dreaming of
throughout the ages. They are
computer-controlled manipulators, like
arms and hands, which can weld or
spray paint cars as they roll down an
assembly line.
In fact, industrial robots are so unlike the conception of robots
held in the past that you might not even recognise one.
Did you know that one of the first operational, industrial robots in
North America appeared in the early 1960’s in a candy factory in
Kitchener, Ontario?
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A robot can go where humans cannot. In fact, robots were created
to help humans, especially in high risk or dangerous situations. A
robot can deactivate a bomb, go to the edges of an active
volcano, transport dangerous materials, explore the ocean floor
and even perform tasks in the most hostile environment known to
man: space.
So why is space such a hostile environment? First of all, in space there is no
oxygen, and temperatures can range from 120 degrees Celsius in the sun
and –100 degrees in the dark, when the Earth blocks the sun. Without the
proper protection, like a spacecraft or even the EVA suit used by space
walkers, survival in space is not possible.
When repairs have to be made outside a spacecraft,
astronauts are sometimes required to leave the space shuttle
or the Space Station. These extravehicular activities are very
dangerous, therefore, robots are used to carry out tasks in
space in order to limit the number of extravehicular activities
undertaken.
What does a space robot look like? As we have discovered, today’s
robots do not necessarily resemble humans. A human is made up of a
number of different visible components, like a head – where the brain
sends messages to the rest of the body; arms and hands to grasp and
manoeuvre objects; a torso to which all of the components are attached
and legs to move. Oh! And don’t forget the ears, eyes, and mouth to hear
see and communicate! Robots need all these different components to
operate.
A number of robots make up the Mobile Servicing System. The
Mobile Servicing System is Canada’s contribution to the
International Space Station. Canada created the Mobile
Servicing System to help in the construction of the Space
Station; it will first build the Space Station and then help
maintain the Station throughout its lifetime.
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Just like humans have a brain that sends messages to the rest of the body;
there is a main computer that communicates with the robotic system.
The Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS),
Canada’s new robotic arm, will be able to lift and
move objects the size and mass of the Space Shuttle.
The crew of STS-100 with Canadian Space Agency
Astronaut Chris Hadfield will deliver and install the new
arm to the International Space Station as it orbits high
above the Earth. This second generation Canadarm is
Canada’s primary contribution to the Station.
The Space Vision System (CSVS), another critical piece of Canadian
robotics innovation, is comprised of several cameras and targets. These
are located in key areas of the Space Station and on the robotic arm; it
will serve to pinpoint the exact movement and location of components
for the building and maintenance of the Station. So, astronauts from inside
the Space Station are able to operate the Mobile Servicing System by
using this Space Vision System.
Aside from the CSVS, the next Canadian robot to be brought to space is
the SSRMS. When it is brought to space to be installed to the Space Station
during STS-100, its predecessor, the Canadarm will lift it from the payload
(the inside) of Space Shuttle Endeavour and bring it to the International
Space Station. This will be the first in a series of handshakes in space
performed by these robots.
Stay tuned for more exciting facts about robots…
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