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"Rossum's Universal Robots"
robots developed a negative connotation from a play called "Rossum's Universal Robots" which premiered in Prague in 1921. -
Numerically controlled machines.
The invention of the Numerically Controlled (NC) machines, the popularity of the computer (1950), and the integrated circuit (1970s) all helped to make it possible to begin to develop the very first, yet simple, industrial robot. -
The first Industrial Robot Creation.
George Charles Devol, often called the father of robotics, invented the first industrial robot, the Unimate, in 1954. A few years later, Devol and entrepreneur Joseph F. Engelberger were discussing interested at a part and their company, Unimation, was born. -
Robot Arms Evolved
Modern industrial robot arms continued to evolve in the 1960's and 70's around the globe. -
Prototype
The first prototype, Unimate, was produced in 1961 and installed in GM's factory for die casting handling and spot welding. It cost $65,000 to produce yet was sold for $18,000. -
the six-jointed Rancho Arm was created.
In 1963, the six-jointed Rancho Arm was created to assist handicapped. -
A Robot For the Needs of a business
The first successful story of a business developing a specific robot based on their needs was created in 1967. -
Industrial robots rates increased.
Industrial robots had boomed and were expected to grow at rates around 30% per year -
Silver Arm
The Silver Arm was created by MIT's David Silver to perform precise assembly using touch and pressure sensors and a microcomputer. -
29% increase across the globe.
2010 brought a huge acceleration in demand due to the continued innovative development and improvement of industrial robots. By 2014, there was a 29% increase in robot sales across the globe.
