1.2 - Brief History of Robotics
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Practice Questions
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What is an automaton?
💡 Hint: Think about early machines in history.
Who sketched designs for a robotic knight?
💡 Hint: An artist known for his inventions.
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What is an automaton?
💡 Hint: They're meant to function on their own.
True or False: Leonardo da Vinci built his robotic knight.
💡 Hint: Remember his contributions to design, not implementation.
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Evaluate the impact of Asimov's Three Laws on robotic development and ethical considerations in technology today.
💡 Hint: Think about modern debates on AI and robotics.
Investigate how the introduction of industrial robots like Unimate transformed manufacturing industries.
💡 Hint: Consider examples in modern factories.
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