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A '''robot''' is a mechanical item with many functions, such as building [[automobiles]] or cleaning rooms (as is the case with the Roomba). In science fiction, robots often are servants to the sentients of that galaxy. | A '''robot''' is a mechanical item with many functions, such as building [[automobiles]] or cleaning rooms (as is the case with the Roomba). In science fiction, robots often are servants to the sentients of that galaxy. | ||
| − | [[Isaac Asimov]] popularized the notion of robots as faithful human servants with his "Three laws of robotics". The term ''robot'' | + | [[Isaac Asimov]] popularized the notion of robots as faithful human servants with his "Three laws of robotics". The term ''robot'' achieved currency when Czech playwright Karel Capek published '''R.U.R.''' ("Rossum's Universal Robots")<ref>Capek got the term ''robot'' from his older brother, Josef Capek. [http://capek.misto.cz/english/robot.html Who did actually invent the word "robot" and what does it mean?] </ref> |
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Revision as of 14:24, December 17, 2008
A robot is a mechanical item with many functions, such as building automobiles or cleaning rooms (as is the case with the Roomba). In science fiction, robots often are servants to the sentients of that galaxy.
Isaac Asimov popularized the notion of robots as faithful human servants with his "Three laws of robotics". The term robot achieved currency when Czech playwright Karel Capek published R.U.R. ("Rossum's Universal Robots")[1]
Notes
- ↑ Capek got the term robot from his older brother, Josef Capek. Who did actually invent the word "robot" and what does it mean?