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The word "robot" was first used in the 1920 play "R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Czech writer Karel Čapek.
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The first digitally operated and programmable robot, Unimate, was created by George Devol in 1961.
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Modern robots are used in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and space exploration.
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Sophia, developed by Hanson Robotics, is a social humanoid robot that has been granted citizenship by Saudi Arabia.
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Robotic exoskeletons are used to assist people with mobility impairments and enhance the capabilities of able-bodied users.
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Autonomous robots, such as Roomba, are capable of performing tasks without human intervention.
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The field of robotics is interdisciplinary, combining elements of engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
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Swarm robotics involves multiple robots working together to perform tasks more efficiently than a single robot could.
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The Turing Test, proposed by Alan Turing, is a measure of a machine's ability to exhibit human-like intelligence.
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Robots are increasingly used in hazardous environments, such as disaster zones and deep-sea exploration, where human presence is risky.
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