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272 BCE
The First Automaton by Archytas of Tarentum
The Greek philosopher and mathematician Archytas of Tarentum built a mechanical bird known as "The Pigeon," which was powered by steam and could fly. This is considered one of the earliest examples of an autonomous machine, laying the foundation for the concept of automated mechanical systems. -
500
automatons, mechanical devices, and primitive steam machines.
Heron of Alexandria (1st century AD): Although his work predates the year 500, his writings greatly influenced the following centuries. Heron wrote about automatons, mechanical devices, and primitive steam machines. His most famous invention, the "aeolipile" or "Heron's ball," used steam to rotate, being one of the earliest examples of a rudimentary steam engine. -
1495
Leonardo da Vinci's Mechanical Knight
Leonardo da Vinci designed a humanoid robot known as the "Mechanical Knight." Although never built during his time, the design showed an early understanding of humanoid mechanics and automation, influencing later developments in robotics and engineering. -
The Term "Robot" is Coined
Czech writer Karel Čapek introduces the word "robot" in his play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots). The term comes from the Czech word "robota," meaning forced labor. This play popularized the concept of robots as machines designed to perform human tasks, shaping the future imagination and development of robots. -
first robot
The world's first humanoid robot is considered to be called Elektro, built by Westinghouse. It was a two-metre-long machine that could walk and had a recording of 700 words so that the device could simulate having a conversation. It was exhibited at the World's Fair between 1939 and 1940. -
The First Industrial Robot: Unimate
George Devol and Joseph Engelberger invent "Unimate," the first industrial robot, which was designed to handle repetitive and dangerous tasks in manufacturing. In 1961, Unimate was installed in a General Motors factory, revolutionizing the automotive industry by automating welding and handling hot metal parts. -
Introduction of Artificial Intelligence in Robotics
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Robotics in Medicine: The First Surgical Robot
Introduction The Arthrobot was developed in Vancouver, Canada, as the first robotic system to assist in surgery. This marked the beginning of robotic-assisted surgeries, which have since revolutionized the field of medicine by allowing for more precise, minimally invasive procedures and expanding the scope of surgical capabilities.of Artificial Intelligence in Robotics -
Emergence of Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
The Danish company Universal Robots launches the UR5, a lightweight, flexible, and easy-to-program collaborative robot (cobot) designed to work alongside humans. Cobots have significantly impacted the manufacturing industry by allowing safer and more efficient human-robot collaboration on factory floors.