Evolution of the Computer

1932 Lilliput

Jan 31, 1932

The first true robot toy was produced in Japan. The ‘Lilliput’ was a wind-up toy which walked. It was made from tinplate and stood just 15 centimeters tall. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

3 Laws Of Robotics

Jun 14, 1941

In 1941, Isaac Asimov creates his 3 laws of Robotics.
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey any orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

Invented first computer

Feb 15, 1946

In December of 1943, the first programmable computer was invented. The end of completion was on February 15, 1946. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

Sputnik

Oct 4, 1957

In 1957, The Soviet Union launches the robot Sputnik, which marks the beginning of the space race. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

1969 Moon Launch

Jul 20, 1969

The United States uses the latest computer, robotic, and space technology for the Apollo 11 space mission. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

Arpanet

Oct 29, 1969

The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was the first network to implement the protocol suite TCP/IP. Both technologies became the technical foundation of the Internet

First Microprocessor

Nov 15, 1971

The first microprocessor was invented on November 15, 1971. http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000984.htm

Carnegie's Dante II

Aug 25, 1994

Carnegie University creates 8 legged robot Dante II that goes to Mt Spur to collect volcanic gas samples. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

Bluetooth Invention

Sep 25, 1997

A master Bluetooth device can communicate with a maximum of seven devices in a piconet, though not all devices reach this maximum. The Bluetooth was invented in September in the year of 1997. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth?scrlybrkr=bb74d55d

Lego Robotics System

Aug 25, 1998

Lego launches its first Robotic Inventions system for young adults. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

First Lego League

Aug 25, 1999

FIRST LEGO League is an international competition organized by FIRST for elementary and middle school students. www.firstlegoleague.org/

Robotic Vacuum

Aug 25, 2002

The Robotic Roomba vacuum cleaner is invented to clean spaces automatically. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

Smallest Known Robot

Aug 25, 2004

Epsom release the smallest known robot, standing 7cm high and weighing just 10 grams. The robot helicopter was used as a flying camera during natural disasters. It is comparable to a mini-drone. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/technology/historyofrobotics.html

Lego EV3

Sep 1, 2013

The latest system of school roboics, called the Lego Mindstorms EV3, was released on September 1, 2013. www.firstlegoleague.org/

Advanced Apple Imac

Oct 16, 2014

On October 16, 2014, a new version of the iMac was announced with advanced computer software and Hardware. www.apple.com/imac/