Practice 20th Century: The Birth Of Modern Robotics (2.4) - Historical Perspective and Evolution

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Question 1.
What year was Unimate introduced?
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Think about when robotics began to evolve significantly.
Question 2.
Who invented the first programmable robot?
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Recall the name associated with the first robot.
3Question 3.
What year was the first programmable robot Unimate created?
- 1954
- 1961
- 1942
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Think of the milestones in the robotics timeline.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Three Laws of Robotics were proposed by Isaac Asimov.
- True
- False
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Consider who has shaped robotic ethics.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the introduction of programmable robots changed labor dynamics in factories.
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Consider both positive and negative impacts of reduced manual labor.
Question 6.
Critically assess the ethical implications of robots making autonomous decisions in today's society.
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Reflect on ethics related to Asimov's laws and AI capabilities.

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