- The document discusses the evolution of robots from their origins in fiction in the 1920s to their modern uses as teachers. - It notes that the term "robot" was first used in a 1921 play and that Isaac Asimov helped develop the concept of robotics and created the Three Laws of Robotics in the 1940s. - George Devol created the first programmable robot in 1954, laying the foundations for industrial robotics. - The document describes how robots like Saya in Japan and Engkey in South Korea are now being used as English teachers in classrooms.

1. ROBOT TEACHER

2. THE EVOLUTION OF ROBOT S

5. George Devol created the first programmable robot in 1954. (born February 20, 1912) is the inventor of the patent which led to the development of the first industrial robot, called Unimate. As an inventor he has over 40 patents and is president of Devol Research. Devol has resided in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Wilton, Connecticut operating a robot consulting business. GEORGE DEVOL