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A '''robot''' is a mechanical device capable of interacting with it's enviroment to perform predetermined physical activities. Unlike [[android]]s, robots need not be anthropomorphic or [[sapient]]. The field of science, engineering and technology dedicated to robots is known as [[robotics]].
[[Image:Gm-robot.jpg |thumb|right|A Robotic Arm for an automobile assembly line]]
A '''robot''' is a mechanical device capable of interacting with it's enviroment to perform predetermined physical activities. Unlike [[android]]s, 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 writer Karel Čapek in his play RUR and was derived from the Czech word for Serf Labour. 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 looking into military 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 ==
== Real-life Robots ==
*Foster-Miller TALON
*Foster-Miller TALON
*ASIMO
*ASIMO
 
*HRP-4C
*Big Dog
*The Crusher
*Roomba
== Robots in Science Fiction ==
== Robots in Science Fiction ==
Robots have played a big part of [[science fiction]] for most of the twentieth century and often play a focal part.  Robots in science fiction frequently possess [[artificial intelligence]].
[[Image:Wall-e.jpg‎ |thumb|right|WALL-E, a prime example of a fictional Robot]]
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]].


*Numerous robots in the works of [[Isaac Asimov]]
*Numerous robots in the works of [[Isaac Asimov]]
*Numerous [[droids]] in [[Star Wars]]
*Numerous [[droid]]s in [[Star Wars]]
*The [[exocomp]]s in Star Trek TNG
*The [[Cylon]]s from [[Battlestar Galactica]]
*'''WALL-E''' in the film of the same name, in addition to many other robots
*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
*Various war robots in the ''[[Terminator]]'' series of movies
*Various war robots in the ''[[Terminator]]'' series of movies
*Atlas and P-Body in Portal
*LOKI, FENRIS, and YMIR mechs in [[Mass Effect (game)|''Mass Effect'']].
In military science fiction, combat robots often play a role in battle. The [[battle droid]]s of Star Wars are prime examples.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
*[[Android]]
*[[Android]]
*[[Cyborg]]
*[[Cyborg]]
== External Links ==
*[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/505818/robot]-Britannica Online Article on Robots.


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[[Category:Robots]]
[[Category:Real Technology]]
[[Category:Real Technology]]
[[Category:Science Fiction]]
[[Category:Science Fiction]]

Latest revision as of 20:42, 25 January 2024

A Robotic Arm for an automobile assembly line

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
  • HRP-4C
  • Big Dog
  • The Crusher
  • Roomba

Robots in Science Fiction

WALL-E, a prime example of a fictional Robot

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.

In military science fiction, combat robots often play a role in battle. The battle droids of Star Wars are prime examples.

See Also

External Links

  • [1]-Britannica Online Article on Robots.