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*Numerous robots in the works of [[Isaac Asimov]]
*Numerous robots in the works of [[Isaac Asimov]]
*Numerous [[droid]]s in [[Star Wars]]
*Numerous [[droid]]s in [[Star Wars]]
*The [[Cylon]]s from [[Battlestar Galactica]]
*The [[exocomp]]s in [[Star Trek]] [[TNG]], as well as [[Data]] and other [[Soong]]-type [[android]]s.
*The [[exocomp]]s in [[Star Trek]] [[TNG]], as well as [[Data]] and other [[Soong]]-type [[android]]s.
*'''WALL-E''' in the film of the same name, in addition to many other robots
*'''WALL-E''' in the film of the same name, in addition to many other robots

Revision as of 02:03, 27 August 2008

A robot is a mechanical device capable of interacting with it's enviroment to perform predetermined physical activities. Unlike androids, robots need not be anthropomorphic. The field of science, engineering and technology dedicated to robots is known as robotics.

The word robot in it's modern sense was first coined by writer Karel Čapek in his play RUR and was derived from the Czech word for serf labor. Today, robots are used in a variety of roles, including numerous applications in manufacturing, basic housework such as vacuuming, and as toys and novelty items. Various military forces are developing military robots.

Real-life Robots

  • Foster-Miller TALON
  • ASIMO

Robots in Science Fiction

Robots have played a big part in science fiction for most of the twentieth century and often play a focal part. Robots in science fiction frequently possess artificial intelligence.

See Also