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Why Do We Have Robots? A Brief Look at Humanity’s Relationship With Machines
We can trace the popularization of the concept of robots to a 1918 film starring Houdini called “The Master Mystery” and a 1920 Czech play called “Rossum’s Universal Robots.” The play and the film were…
Where Did the Term ‘Robot’ Come From? The Origins and Symbolism of Robots
Ever find yourself wondering where the term “robot” comes from? The concept of robotics has been with us for a long time, but how much do you know about the origins of the concept and…
What Is a Robot, Really? And Why Are They So Controversial?
No technology defines futurism quote like robotics. From Leonardo da Vinci’s automatons in 1495 to Houdini’s 1919 film “The Master Mystery” to countless science fiction novels, robots have been in our collective unconscious for a…
5 Life-Saving Applications for Robotics in Healthcare
There’s a case to be made for robotics in healthcare, like in other industries. It’s probably why sales of industrial robots grew by 31% in 2017 over the previous year. Automation, including some types of…
5 Types of Military Robots You Need to See
Robots are taking over our jobs, which will be a blessing for most people if we do it right. It turns out that they are enlisting in the military too — and our servicemen and…
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