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History of Robotics
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Toy Robot
The first toy robot was released in Japan. It was 15 cm tall and was named Liliput. It was a wind up toy that could walk. It was make with tinplate. -
Asimmov's Laws
Asimov was a sci fi writer that wrote the book I Robot. He made up the 3 rules of robotics.
1st- A robot may not injure a human.
2nd- A robot must obey any orders given to it by humans except if it conflicts the 1st law
3rd- A robot must protect its own existence except if it conflicts with the First or Second Law. -
Sputnik
The soviet union launches Sputnik, the first sattelite. -
Robocup
The world's first robocup tournament is held in Japan. -
AIBO
The AIBO, a robotic dog with the ability to learn, entertain and communicate with its owner is released. More advanced versions have followed. -
Earthquake Robots
Two types of robots are searching through rubble caused by the earthquake in Japan to find survivors.
The "Active Scope Camera" is a long camera which will wiggle into hard-to-reach places.
Quince is a large robots with wheels to traverse through rubble, carries cameras as well as infrared and carbon-dioxide sensors to detect survivors. -
Robot Athletes
It is predicted that Robots participating in the Robocup will be able to beat the athletes of the most recent World Cup.