Robotics
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Who first used the term 'robot'?

  • Robot Institute of America
  • Karel Capek (correct)
  • International Organization for Standardization
  • Oxford English Dictionary

    • What does the term 'robot' mean in Czech?

  • Reprogrammable multi-functional manipulator
  • Machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically
  • Automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator
  • Forced or slave laborer (correct)

    • How did the Oxford English Dictionary define a robot?

  • A reprogrammable multi-functional manipulator designed to move materials, parts, tools or specialized devices through variable programmed motions
  • An automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes
  • A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer (correct)
  • A machine look-wise similar to a human being

    • How did the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) define a robot?

    <p>An automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes, which can be either fixed in place or mobile for use in industrial automation applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Robot Institute of America (RIA) define a robot?

    <p>A reprogrammable multi-functional manipulator designed to move materials, parts, tools or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Robot Institute of America (RIA), what is a robot?

    <p>A reprogrammable multi-functional manipulator designed to move materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Karel Capek, a Czech playwright, define as a robot?

    <p>A machine look-wise similar to a human being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Oxford English Dictionary define a robot?

    <p>A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a robot according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?

    <p>An automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'robot' originate from?

    <p>Czech word for 'forced or slave laborer'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Origin of the Term 'Robot'

    • The term 'robot' was first introduced by Karel Čapek, a Czech playwright.
    • 'Robot' derives from the Czech word "robota," which means forced labor or work.

    Definitions of 'Robot'

    • According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a robot is typically defined as a mechanical device that operates automatically or by remote control.
    • The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) defines a robot as an automatically controlled, reprogrammable multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes.
    • The Robot Institute of America (RIA) describes a robot as an automated machine that can be programmed to perform tasks, often with a degree of flexibility and autonomy.

    Conceptual Definitions

    • Karel Čapek's definition of a robot implies a being that performs work for humans, echoing themes of labor and automation present in his works.
    • The varying definitions highlight the evolution of the term, emphasizing autonomy, programmability, and functionality in the context of technology and labor.

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    Test your knowledge of the history and definition of robots with this quiz. Learn about the origins of the word "robot" and its meaning, as well as its portrayal in literature. Delve into the various definitions of robots and their significance.

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