Robot History

1818 - Mary Sherry is writing a horrible artificial life form "Frankenstein" created by Dr. Frankenstein

1921 - The term "robot" was originally used in the script "R.U.R". Czech writer, "Rosen's versatile robot" by Karel Cape. The plot is simple: a person makes a robot, then a robot kills a person!

1941 - Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov first explains the robot technology using the term "robot", predicts the rise of a powerful robot industry

The robot must obey human orders unless it conflicts with the first law

As long as this protection does not conflict with the first law or the second law, the robot must protect its existence.

1948 - Norbert Wiener announces cybernetics research on artificial intelligence research (Cyber ​​netics)

1961 - The first industrial robot was launched at the General Motors plant in New Jersey. It is called UNIMATE

1963 - Designed the first computer controlled artificial robot arm. Rancho Arm is designed as a tool for the handicapped, and the six joints give it the flexibility of human arms.

1965 - DENDRAL is the first expert system or program dedicated to the cumulative knowledge of subject matter experts.

1970 - Shakey was introduced as the first mobile robot controlled by artificial intelligence. It is produced by SRI International

1974 - Designed a robot arm that uses touch sensor and pressure sensor feedback to assemble small parts

1979 - The team at Stanford University passed through a room full of chairs without manual labor. A TV camera is attached to the cart, taking pictures from multiple angles and transferring them to the computer. The computer has analyzed the distance between the cart and the obstacle

The history of robots is related to the development of artificial intelligence. The first digital manipulation and programmable robot was created by George Devol in 1954. It is called "Unimate" - a robot arm device used to transport die cast parts of the GM car assembly line. In 1956, Devol, together with entrepreneur Joseph Engelberger, established the world's first robotics company Unimation. In the late 1960s, Engleberger acquired a patent of Devol's robot arm and changed it to an industrial robot. For his success, Engelberg is known as the "father of robots".

Indeed, the history of using robots in art is very old. The creation of automatic machinery and machinery driven by gears can be traced back centuries. These "robots" were best exemplified by Japanese machinized Karakuri dolls and the incredible feat of the 17th and 18th century European clockwork automaton. In the mid-20th century, "cybernetic artists" began using electronic robots. Usually these are artwork itself, similar to the tradition of old automaton. A Polish artist, Edward Inatobitz, moved in a surprisingly realistic way and made the electro mechanical sculpture The Senster to respond to the surrounding people.

Robotics engineering only appeared in the 20th century, but the history of automation invented by humans has a long history. Indeed, heroes of ancient Greek engineer Alexander who created two texts, Pneumatica and Automata, proved the existence of hundreds of "magical" machines capable of automatic movement. Of course, the 20th century and 21st century robotics engineering fundamentally evolved to include machines capable of assembling other machines, as well as robots that could be mistaken for human beings.

Let's learn some attractive moments that will help you define the history of robots. This timeline includes several historical events of the past and recent developments that helped shape the world of robotics engineering and technology. We will learn about advances in artificial intelligence, changes in industrial robots, research on robotic arms used in automobile manufacturing, rover cars and so on. Please trace the history of robot engineering from its humble, distant beginning to today's complex robot. These robots combine various interrelated areas (computing, philosophy, engineering, etc.) to extend human achievement.