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First Use of the Term 'Robot'
The term 'Robot' was first used in the play "R.U.R". The play is straightforward; Man makes robot, robot kills man. This simple plot gave rise to a whole new genre of science fiction.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R.] -
Three Laws Of Robotics
In 1942, Isaac Asimov wrote the "Three Laws of Robotics". These fundamental laws outlined what a robot may and may not do. They are a morality system for robots, and also a self-preservation method.
[Source] [http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/robotics.html] -
First Computer Was Invented
ENIAC, the first computer that was invented, was designed by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert. It could compute a large number of mathematical equations in just a few seconds.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ENIAC?scrlybrkr=9cb383db]
[Source] [http://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/birth-of-the-computer/4/78] -
First Programmable Robot
George Devol created the worlds first completely programmable robot in 1954, dubbed "UNIMATE". The machine was straightforward; It was just a simple robotic arm, adorned with several joints.
[Source] [http://www.robotics.org/joseph-engelberger/unimate.cfm] -
First Completely Electronic Satillite
Soviet Russia can be attributed with creating the first completely autonomous space satellite. The sputnik was launched in 1957. It weighed only 183.9 pounds.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sputnik_1?scrlybrkr=9cb383db] -
Spacewar is Created
Spacewar, the first video game ever, is created in MIT on a donated PDP-1. Spacewar, being the first video game, can be attributed with creating the video game industry.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacewar!?scrlybrkr=9cb383db] -
Invention of the Home Computer
The Programma 101 was the first commercially available home computer. It could (provided it had a programmer with the know-how to do it) do everything the ENIAC could do, with the added benefit of fitting on your desk. However, its hefty price tag of $3,200 made to too expensive to be an everyday household item.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programma_101?scrlybrkr=9cb383db] -
Creation of Shakey The Robot
Shakey the Robot was one of the first robots who could understand a simple command, determine the best procedure to take, and execute said procedure.
[Source] [https://www.google.com/search?q=shakey%20the%20robot&oq=Shakey%20The%20Robot&ie=UTF-8&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l4j69i60.5511j0j4&sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.130731782,d.dmo&biw=1366&bih=653&dpr=1&ech=1&psi=x_2_V7CYKMzQeI3kucAH.1472200137303.3&ei=x_2_V7CYKMzQeI3kucAH&emsg=NCSR&noj=1&scrlybrkr=3fb152bc&safe=active&ssui=on] -
ARPANET Was Created
The ARPANET was basically the precursor to the internet. It contained packet switching. It also was the first network to implement the protocol suite TCP/IP
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARPANET?scrlybrkr=9cb383db] -
PUMA is Invented
The PUMA is a simple, yet incredibly valuable machine. It became an indispensable worker in assembly lines all around the world.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_Universal_Machine_for_Assembly?scrlybrkr=9cb383db] -
'Snake-Like' Robot is Created.
The snake-like robot, ACMVI (or as it is more commonly known as, Oblix) is a long, slender robot covered in joints that the robot uses to move around. It excels in use as a robotic arm or tether.
[Source] [http://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/artificial-intelligence-robotics/13/293/1280] -
Robot Crosses Messy Room Alone
In 1979, The Stanford Cart crossed a chair filled room alone, without outside help. The cart used a series of sensors, and a camera to measure distances to accomplish this incredible feat.
[Source] [http://web.stanford.edu/~learnest/cart.htm] -
Commodore64 Is Released
The Commodore64 may not be the first personal computer to be released, but it is definitely the most popular. With much more processing power than its distant cousin ENAC, the Commodore64 was able to run primitive games.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64?scrlybrkr=9cb383db] -
Programming Language Java is Created
Java is a powerful object-orientated programming language that is specifically made to work on all systems. Most computers nowadays have java installed.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_(programming_language)?scrlybrkr=9cb383db] -
Creation of Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless technology used for sending data over short distances, to or from a fixed mobile device. The blue tooth technology was created in 1998, and has greatly evolved since. Bluetooth is vital in controlling a robot.
[Source] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth?scrlybrkr=9cb383db]
