1) The document introduces the topics of robots, robotics, and artificial intelligence. It defines a robot as a mechanical or virtual device that is guided by a computer program to perform tasks. 2) Robotics is the field of engineering concerned with creating robots and devices that can move and react to sensory input. It is a branch of artificial intelligence. 3) The document discusses the history of robots and how modern concepts began with the Industrial Revolution. It outlines some common uses of robots in factories, space, and hazardous environments.