2 - Historical Perspective and Evolution
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What is an automata?
💡 Hint: Think about machines that run on their own.
Name one invention from the Renaissance period.
💡 Hint: Consider the famous artist-engineer.
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Who invented the first programmable robot, Unimate?
💡 Hint: Look for the inventor associated with automation in factories.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution introduced automated production methods.
💡 Hint: Recall the transition from manual to machine-based work.
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Evaluate the timeline of major robotic innovations and identify trends in technology advancement. How have these trends influenced modern construction methods?
💡 Hint: Consider the evolution from simple machines to AI integration.
Analyze the socio-economic impacts of robotic integration in civil engineering projects. Discuss both positive and negative aspects.
💡 Hint: Think about how robots can change workforce needs.
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