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The first concepts of automatons. Greek philosopher Aristotle mentions automatic devices in his writings, while Hero of Alexandria designed simple machines powered by steam. -
The first mechanical clocks and automatons are created, such as the astronomical clock of Strasbourg in Europe. Arab inventors, like Al-Jazari, also developed automatic devices. -
Isaac Asimov introduces the “Three Laws of Robotics” in his short story “Runaround,” establishing ethical principles for intelligent machines. -
The first industrial robot is patented by George Devol. This robot, called Unimate, would be used in the automotive industry to handle heavy objects. -
The first industrial robot, Unimate, is installed at a General Motors plant, marking the beginning of modern industrial automation. -
The robotics industry grows rapidly, with robots being introduced in factories and advances in mobile robotics. Honda begins developing ASIMO, one of the first advanced humanoid robots. -
NASA’s Sojourner rover becomes the first robot to explore Mars, a significant milestone in space robotics. -
Significant advances in artificial intelligence (AI) allow robots to perform more complex tasks and adapt to unpredictable environments. Companies like Boston Dynamics create robots capable of running, jumping, and overcoming obstacles. -
Robotics and AI continue to merge, with robots in sectors such as healthcare, space exploration, and caregiving.