History of Robotics

With advances in technology in the fields of electronicsautomated using steam power. In 1801 Joseph
and mechanics a seemingly new branch of scienceJacquard invented automated loom using punched
called Robotics has sprung up. It deals with thecards. In 1822 Charle Babbage, inspired by the
invention and working of sophisticated machines whichautomated loom of Jacquard using punched cards,
assist us in our day to day activities and can simplifyinvented 'Analytical Engine' also designated as first
our workcomputer. In 1898 Nikola Tsela demonstrated a remote
The idea is not so new. If we flip through the pages ofcontrolled robotic boat.
history we find that robotics is not a new idea.It is the 20th century that is the true age of computers
According to mythology Greek God Hephaestus(Theand Modern day Robotics. In 1927 in a science fiction
God of Fire)was served by mechanical devicesmovie 'Metropolis' a female robot named Maria was
obviously the Robots. In ancient Egypt priest usedintroduced for the first time on the silver screen. In 1959
steam activated mechanism to open the doors of theirArtificial Intelligence lab was established at MIT. Rapid
temple, used steam powered contraptions to light firesadvances have been made since then. The modern
at the alter, at the command of the Head Priest.day robots are small, more versatile, highly mobile and
Around 350 BC Greek mathematician- Archytasquite intelligent. Robots are extensibly used in deep sea
constructed a mechanical steam powered flyingand deep space explorations. All space probes are
Robot called Bird. Ctesibus contributed by designingintelligent robotic machines. The field of Robotics holds
water clocks with moving figures to strike out time.immense potential for dreamy and bright individuals
After a long period, in which recorded evidence iscapable of vivid imagination. Go ahead and plunge
scanty, it is during the industrial revolution that theyourself in this potentially unexplored field with high
Swiss clock maker invented robotic doll that could playreturns on your investment (as a disciple).
music or draw pictures. Production of textile was also