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What were the three original 'Laws of Robotics' proposed by Asimov?
What were the three original 'Laws of Robotics' proposed by Asimov?
- A robot may not injure humanity, A robot must protect its own existence, A robot must obey orders given by human beings
- A robot may not injure a human being, A robot must protect its own existence, A robot must obey orders given by human beings (correct)
- A robot may not injure a human being, A robot must obey orders given by human beings, A robot must protect its own existence
- A robot may not injure humanity, A robot may not injure a human being, A robot must obey orders given by human beings
Who designed the first industrial robot and what was it originally designed to automate?
Who designed the first industrial robot and what was it originally designed to automate?
- George Devol, food packaging
- George Devol, TV picture tubes manufacture (correct)
- George Devol, clothing production
- George Devol, automobile assembly
Which company developed the Puma (Programmable Universal Machine for Assembly) robot?
Which company developed the Puma (Programmable Universal Machine for Assembly) robot?
- Adept
- General Motors
- Cognex
- Unimation (correct)
What do the emerging applications in small robotics and mobile robots drive in terms of growth?
What do the emerging applications in small robotics and mobile robots drive in terms of growth?
What capability do mobile robots have in their environment?
What capability do mobile robots have in their environment?
What is the 'zeroth law' proposed by Asimov in his 'Laws of Robotics'?
What is the 'zeroth law' proposed by Asimov in his 'Laws of Robotics'?
Who designed the first industrial robot, and what was its original purpose?
Who designed the first industrial robot, and what was its original purpose?
What is the Puma 560 Manipulator, and who developed it?
What is the Puma 560 Manipulator, and who developed it?
In which decade did the robot industry experience rapid growth, leading to the introduction of robotics programs and courses in various engineering departments?
In which decade did the robot industry experience rapid growth, leading to the introduction of robotics programs and courses in various engineering departments?
What are some examples of modern robots, and what are their capabilities?
What are some examples of modern robots, and what are their capabilities?
