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Robots. A presentation by Arvid and Sascha. Structure. Definition Commencements Chronology Today‘s robots are used… Fiction: Robots Meaning for humankind Forecast to the Future. Definition.
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Robots A presentation by Arvid and Sascha
Structure • Definition • Commencements • Chronology • Today‘s robots are used… • Fiction: Robots • Meaning for humankind • Forecast to the Future
Definition • “A robot is defined as a reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through various programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks“ Robot Institute of America
Commencements • ~ 320 v. Chr. Aristoteles philosophizises about independent working tools
Chronology • 1921 Capeks "R.U.R." embosses the term „robot“* • 1940 Asimovs Robot stories • 1962 Industry robot: Unimate • 1966 Mobile robot: Shakey • 1979 Definition of the Robot Institute of America • 1980 Hype in the robot industry • 1980 Developments of robots working in labours: 1994 Prototype of the „Cyberknife“
Today‘s robots are used … • Labours • Car production • Surgery • Space exploration
Fiction: Robots • Movies: Star Wars, I Robot, Transformers etc. • Early confrontation • Novels
Meaning for humankind • Can alleviate hard work • Abates work • Many people became unemployed • Artificial intelligence
Forecast to the Future • Works done by humans will be reduced • Robots will borrow more and more work • New operation generation • Social life