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Who are the people behind the creation of robots called?

Mechanical engineers
Scientists
Engineers
Roboticists (correct)

What does the term 'robot' mean?

A mechanical device designed to look like a human
The design, creation, and operation of robots
A play written by Karl Capek
A machine capable of accomplishing a complex series of actions automatically (correct)

Who wrote the play 'Rossums Universal Robots'?

Karl Capek (correct)
Roboticists
Isaac Asimov
Mechanical engineers

What are the Three Laws of Robotics by Isaac Asimov?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of robotics used in day-to-day life?

Egyptian water clock (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Roboticists = People behind the creation of robots Robotics = Involves the design, creation, and operation of robots Robots = Any machine capable of accomplishing a complex series of actions automatically Rossums Universal Robots = The play where the term 'robot' was first used Signup and view all the answers

Match the following laws of robotics with their descriptions:

First Law = Robots must never harm human beings or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm Second Law = Robots must follow instructions from humans without violating the first rule Third Law = Robots must protect themselves without violating the other rules Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their descriptions in the robotics timeline:

Egyptian water clock = One of the first instances of robotics used in day-to-day life Robot Knight = The first mechanical device that was designed to look like a human Signup and view all the answers

Match the following authors with their contributions to robotics:

Karl Capek = Wrote the play 'Rossums Universal Robots' where the term 'robot' was first used Isaac Asimov = Formulated the Three Laws of Robotics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding events in the evolution of robots:

Roboticists = People who design, create, and operate robots Robotics = The field that involves the design, creation, and operation of robots Robot = Term first used in a play 'Rossums Universal Robots' written by Karl Capek Robotics Timeline = Includes events like the Egyptian water clock and Robot Knight Signup and view all the answers