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The Origin of “Robots”

The Origin of “Robots”. Where did the term “robot” originate? - 1923 science fiction play called “Rossum’s Universal Robots” (by Karl Capek). - Czech word “robota” meant “forced labor”. Date: 7/24/02 Author: Mark McKelvin Contact: mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu.

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The Origin of “Robots”

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  1. The Origin of “Robots” • Where did the term “robot” originate? - 1923 science fiction play called “Rossum’s Universal Robots” (by Karl Capek). - Czech word “robota” meant “forced labor”. Date: 7/24/02 Author: Mark McKelvin Contact: mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu

  2. The Laws of Robotics • Isaac Asimov, a scientist and author (1940’s) • 0th Law: A robot should not injure humanity or allow humanity to come to harm. • 1st Law: A robot should not injure a human being or allow a human being to be harmed, unless an act violates the 0th Law. • 2nd Law: A robot should obey a human being unless it violates a higher order law. • 3rd Law: A robot should protect its own existence, unless a higher order law is violated. Date: 7/24/02 Author: Mark McKelvin Contact: mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu

  3. Robotic Evolution • “Unimates” -- the first modern day robots - 1950’s George Devol and Joe Engelberger - Used in manufacturing • Today, 90% of robots are industrial robots • Robots are slowly “evolving” into other areas 1950’s 1990’s Date: 7/24/02 Author: Mark McKelvin Contact: mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu

  4. Industrial Robots • Assembly of electronic equipment • Welding • Spray painting Date: 7/24/02 Author: Mark McKelvin Contact: mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu

  5. Entertainment Robots • Toys • Robot games • Science fiction robots in the media Date: 7/24/02 Author: Mark McKelvin Contact: mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu

  6. Police Robots • Bomb disposal • Spying • Security Date: 7/24/02 Author: Mark McKelvin Contact: mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu

  7. Biotech Robots • Biological testing - Genomics - Proteomics - New drugs • Nano sized robots inside the human body Date: 7/24/02 Author: Mark McKelvin Contact: mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu

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