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History of Robots
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Summary
A robot is a machine that can perform automated tasks, often with sensors and program controllers. The word 'robot' was popularized in Karel Čapek's play R.U.R. It then developed into industrial robots in factories. Modern robots are becoming smarter because they can learn from data, not just run a steady sequence of steps.
Key points
- The robot combines sensors, actuators, and control programs.
- The term 'robot' was popularized by Karel Čapek's play.
- Industrial robots are most widely used in vehicle manufacturing and assembly.
- Modern intelligent robots can learn from data, not just by following a set of rules.
- Sensors (distance, light, gyroscope) give the robot information about the environment.
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