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There is something about Robots

There is something about Robots

Sunday 5, 2023
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There’s something about robots that people connect to. I knew as soon as I left the theater after watching Star Wars that I would someday have my own R2-D2. I ended up making a range of Robots.

The concept of robots has been around since ancient times. The ancient Greeks had myths about automata that were powered by the gods. However, the first recorded use of the term “robot” was in Karel Čapek’s 1920 play “R.U.R.” (Rossum’s Universal Robots). The play introduced the idea of robots as artificial human beings created to do menial labor.

The first actual robot was built in 1954 by George Devol. It was called the Unimate and was designed to automate the process of lifting and stacking hot pieces of metal in a factory. It was a huge success and led to the development of other industrial robots.

In the years since, robots have become increasingly sophisticated and versatile. They are now used in a wide variety of applications, from manufacturing and healthcare to space exploration and entertainment.
Science fiction has played a major role in shaping our idea of what robots can be. Some of the most popular robots from science fiction include:

R2-D2 and C-3PO from “Star Wars”: These droids have become iconic figures in popular culture, with R2-D2’s beeps and whistles and C-3PO’s prim and proper demeanor.

The Terminator from “The Terminator”: The T-800 is a menacing robot assassin sent back in time to kill the mother of the resistance leader.

WALL-E from “WALL-E”: This lovable trash compactor is one of the most endearing robots in movie history.
Optimus Prime from “Transformers”: This heroic leader of the Autobots can transform from a truck into a robot and back again.

The Iron Giant from “The Iron Giant”: This giant robot from space becomes friends with a young boy and ultimately sacrifices himself to save the town.

Robby the Robot from “Forbidden Planet”: This iconic robot has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows since his debut in 1956.

Johnny 5 from “Short Circuit”: This robot gains sentience and goes on the run after being struck by lightning.

HAL 9000 from “2001: A Space Odyssey”: This supercomputer goes rogue and becomes a threat to the astronauts on board the spaceship Discovery One.

Ava from “Ex Machina”: This humanoid robot is designed to pass the Turing test, but her true nature is far more complex.

The Replicants from “Blade Runner”: These androids are designed to be indistinguishable from humans and struggle to come to terms with their own mortality.

In conclusion, robots have come a long way since their earliest beginnings in ancient mythology. Today, they are a ubiquitous presence in our lives and continue to shape our ideas about the future. From industrial robots to science fiction icons, robots have captured our imagination and inspired us to dream of what could be.

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