Tracing the history of robots and robotics

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Throughout the history of robotics, various names and dates have marked its beginnings, but one persistent goal has remained: to relieve humans of arduous, dangerous, and tedious duties. With the introduction of autonomous and industrial robotics, both large businesses and small to medium-sized organizations (SMEs) are experiencing lower production costs and increased profitability.

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The path of robot evolution has been a fascinating adventure up to this point. Dive into this dynamic sector to gain a succinct understanding of its major milestones.

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Backstory

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Do you know what the term 'robot' means? It derives from the Czech term 'robota,' which means 'forced labor.' Karel Capek, a playwright from the same country, invented this term a century ago.

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When considering the roots of robotics, significant personalities such as Aristotle and his thoughts of 'automated instruments,' Henry Ford, Leonardo Da Vinci with his mechanical knight, and Isaac Asimov are unavoidable. During the mid-twentieth century, these luminaries paved the way for genuine development in automation and self-governing mobile robotics.

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Autonomous robotics refers to systems that can make decisions in dynamic contexts and operate autonomously without human intervention.

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Origin of Industrial Robots

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While industrial robots do not normally have a human-like form, they excel at mimicking human movements and behaviors, but with the mechanical power, precision, and speed that machines are known for. George Devol, an American inventor and the founder of the first robotics company, Unimation, was instrumental in the development of the first industrial robots.

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In 1954, the first industrial robot, Uni-mate, was created in the United States, marking a watershed moment in history. After being invented by Unimation, this heavy-duty hydraulic arm found a home at General Motors. Subsequent variations of the Unimate model appeared in the years that followed, eventually finding their way into factories, particularly in the automotive industry.

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Evolving Automation in Robotics

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While the first industrial robots appeared in the United States, other regions such as Europe and Asia, particularly Japan and Sweden, were also advancing in their robot development by the 1980's and 1990's. Notably, the defeat of world chess champion Garry Kasparov by IBM's Deep Blue remains a notable moment. In the present, the evolution of Artificial Intelligence continues.

AI provides various benefits to industrial robotics, including increased precision, improved decision-making (especially when negotiating barriers), and the incorporation of predictive maintenance. However, as some organizations delve into the world of constructing smart factories, the ever-changing landscape of automation creates obstacles.

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