The Evolution of Robots

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Which term is commonly associated with the human-like appearance of a robot?

  • Welding
  • Robot arms
  • Mechanical device
  • Anthropomorphic (correct)

What is the origin of the term 'robot'?

  • The popular consciousness in Prague
  • The invention of robot arms
  • Karel Capek's play R.U.R.
  • The Czech word 'robota' (correct)

What did the term 'robot workers' imply in the context of the play R.U.R.?

  • They were respected servants
  • They were highly intelligent beings
  • They were created by an unseen inventor
  • They were meant to replace humans in any job (correct)

What did the term 'universal' mean in the context of the play R.U.R.?

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What did the term 'robota' loosely translate to in English?

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