Robotics History

Who is the father of robotics? Al-Jazari is not only known as the “”father of robotics”” he also documented 50 mechanical inventions (along with construction drawings) and is considered to be the “”father of modern day engineering.”” The inventions he mentions in his book include the crank mechanism, connecting rod, programmable automaton, humanoid Read more … Read more

What is the Latin word for robot? Well, when Capek named these creatures, he first came up with a Latin word labori, for labor. But he worried that it sounded a little bit too bookish, and at the suggestion of his brother, Josef, Capek ultimately opted for roboti, or in English, robots. Read more on … Read more