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The Greek engineer Philo of Byzantium designs early mechanical devices, including automated toys and the first known mechanical bird.
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In the Islamic Golden Age, the Banu Musa brothers write "Book of Ingenious Devices," which describes various mechanical devices, including programmable machines.
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Leonardo da Vinci sketches designs for a mechanical knight, considered one of the earliest concepts for a humanoid robot. -
French inventor Jacques de Vaucanson creates a series of automata, including the famous “Digesting Duck” that could mimic real-life functions. -
The Jacquard loom, an early example of automation, uses punch cards to control the weaving of patterns, influencing future developments in programmable machines. -
Tesla demonstrates a remote-controlled boat, an early example of wireless robotics. -
The term "artificial intelligence" is coined by John McCarthy and colleagues at this seminal workshop, marking the beginning of AI research. -
Isaac Asimov formulates his famous laws in his science fiction works, influencing public and academic discourse on robotics and ethics. -
IBM's Deep Blue defeats world chess champion Garry Kasparov, highlighting advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. -
Honda unveils ASIMO, a humanoid robot capable of walking, running, and interacting with people. -
Boston Dynamics releases Atlas, a humanoid robot capable of advanced mobility and dexterity, demonstrating significant progress in robotics engineering. -
Significant advancements in AI and machine learning, such as OpenAI’s GPT-3, begin to enhance robotic capabilities, leading to more sophisticated and intelligent robots. -
Emerging robots continue to integrate AI, advanced sensors, and machine learning, pushing the boundaries of automation, human-robot interaction, and autonomous systems.