2.4. 20th Century: The Birth of Modern Robotics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What year was Unimate introduced?

   Hint

   Think about when robotics began to evolve significantly.

2. 2.

   Who invented the first programmable robot?

   Hint

   Recall the name associated with the first robot.

3. 3.

   What year was the first programmable robot Unimate created?

   • 1954
   • 1961
   • 1942

   Hint

   Think of the milestones in the robotics timeline.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Three Laws of Robotics were proposed by Isaac Asimov.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who has shaped robotic ethics.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how the introduction of programmable robots changed labor dynamics in factories.

   Hint

   Consider both positive and negative impacts of reduced manual labor.

6. 6.

   Critically assess the ethical implications of robots making autonomous decisions in today's society.

   Hint

   Reflect on ethics related to Asimov's laws and AI capabilities.