When was the term “robot” first used?
1920
1943
1956
1961
The term “robot” was first used in 1920 in Karel ÄŒapek’s play “R.U.R.” or “Rossum’s Universal Robots.”
What was the first programmable robot called?
Unimate
ASIMO
Shakey
PUMA
Unimate was the first programmable robot, introduced in 1961, and used for moving and assembling parts in an automotive plant.
Which robot was the first to walk dynamically on uneven surfaces?
BigDog
Atlas
ASIMO
HRP-4C
BigDog, developed in the early 2000s, was designed to walk across rough terrains, making it the first robot capable of dynamically walking on uneven surfaces.
Who is known as the father of modern robotics?
Isaac Asimov
Joseph Engelberger
Nikola Tesla
Alan Turing
Joseph Engelberger is widely recognized as the “father of robotics,” crucial for commercializing robotics technology in the manufacturing industry.
Which company made significant strides with humanoid robots in the 2000s?
Boston Dynamics
Sony
Honda
Samsung
Honda made significant strides with their humanoid robot ASIMO, introduced in the early 2000s, showcasing abilities like walking, running, and navigating stairs.
What year was the robotic surgical system Da Vinci first introduced?
1985
1999
2000
2003
The Da Vinci robotic surgical system was first introduced in 1999, revolutionizing minimally invasive procedures.
Which robot is known for its role in space explorations?
Voyager
Sojourner
Curiosity
Spirit
Sojourner, part of the Mars Pathfinder mission in 1997, was the first rover to operate on Mars, marking a significant milestone in space robotics.
What is considered the world’s first artificial satellite?
Sputnik 1
Hubble
Voyager 1
ISS
Sputnik 1, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, was the world’s first artificial satellite, marking the beginning of space age robotics.
Which robot was the first voice-interactive robot introduced in homes?
Siri
Alexa
Roomba
Jibo
Roomba, introduced in 2002, was among the first robots to interact with voice commands in home environments, primarily for vacuuming floors.
What is the name of the robotic dog developed by Boston Dynamics?
Aibo
BigDog
Spot
Astro
Spot is a robotic dog developed by Boston Dynamics, known for its mobility, agility, and ability to handle objects and operate in various environments.
What is the name of NASA’s Mars rover launched in 2011?
Spirit
Curiosity
Opportunity
Pathfinder
Curiosity, launched by NASA in 2011, is part of the Mars Science Laboratory mission and is equipped to analyze samples of rock, soil, and atmosphere.
Which robot was the first to perform a backflip?
Atlas
Spot
BigDog
HRP-4C
Atlas, developed by Boston Dynamics, demonstrated its agility by performing a backflip in a video released in 2017, showcasing advanced balance and motion technology.
What type of robot is the Roomba?
Vacuum cleaner
Humanoid
Surgical
Industrial
The Roomba is a robotic vacuum cleaner, introduced by iRobot in 2002, which automates the task of cleaning floors in homes.
In which year did the robotic arm on the Space Shuttle first deploy?
1981
1997
1983
2000
The robotic arm, known as the Canadarm, was first deployed in 1981 on the Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-2 to maneuver and capture payloads in space.
What is the primary function of AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles)?
Exploration
Entertainment
Cooking
Companion
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles are primarily used for underwater exploration, including mapping, monitoring, and data collection in marine environments.
Which robot is known for its development in elder care?
ASIMO
Robear
Atlas
Jibo
Robear, developed in Japan, is designed to lift and move elderly patients, assisting in tasks that require physical support in care facilities.
What was the first consumer robot vacuum brand?
Roomba
Dyson
Electrolux
Neato
Roomba was the first consumer robot vacuum brand, introduced by iRobot in 2002, pioneering the market for automated home cleaning devices.
Who developed the first industrial robot?
George Devol
Joseph Engelberger
Alan Turing
Nikola Tesla
George Devol developed the first industrial robot, which was later commercialized by Joseph Engelberger, leading to the production of the Unimate.
Which robot first used AI to navigate independently?
Shakey
ASIMO
Curiosity
BigDog
Shakey was the first robot to use artificial intelligence to make decisions and navigate its environment independently, developed by Stanford Research Institute in the late 1960s.
What breakthrough did the robot Kismet, developed at MIT, demonstrate?
Facial recognition
Social interactions
Surgical precision
Space exploration
Kismet, developed in the late 1990s at MIT, was designed to engage in simple social interactions, demonstrating the potential for robots to recognize and simulate human emotions.
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