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Ancient Automata
Han Zhile's automata in ancient China
800 - 899
Han Zhile, a Japanese who moved to China in the 9th century CE, created well-documented automata, contributing to the development of automata in ancient China.
Su Song's Cosmic Engine with mechanical mannequins
1088 CE
The Cosmic Engine, a clock tower built by Su Song in China, featured mechanical mannequins that chimed the hours, showcasing advancements in automata technology.
Image source: Automaton
Renaissance and Enlightenment
Introduction of water clocks modeled on Arabic designs in Europe
1000 CE
The first water clocks modeled on Arabic designs were constructed in Europe around 1000 CE, showcasing the exchange of knowledge between Muslim and Christian societies.
Image source: Water clock
Translation of Hero's works on automata into Latin
1100 - 1199
Hero's works on automata were translated into Latin during the 12th-century Renaissance, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge about automata in Europe.
Image source: Hero of Alexandria
Robert II's pleasure garden with robots
1200 - 1299
Robert II, Count of Artois, built a pleasure garden at his castle that incorporated humanoid and animal robots, showcasing the use of automata for entertainment.
Al-Jazari's segmental gears in European clocks
1206
The segmental gears described by Al-Jazari in his book appeared in the most advanced European clocks 100 years later, showcasing the transmission of knowledge and advancements in clockwork mechanisms.
Image source: Ismail al-Jazari
Popularity of automated bellstrikers in Europe
1300 - 1399
Automated bellstrikers called jacquemart became popular in Europe alongside mechanical clocks in the 14th century, showcasing the integration of automata in public spaces.
Leonardo da Vinci's humanoid drawing
1495
Leonardo da Vinci drew one of the first verifiable humanoid robots around 1495, showcasing his vision and imagination for mechanical figures.
Rene Descartes' belief in animals and humans as machines
1600 - 1699
Rene Descartes, a 17th-century thinker, believed that animals and humans were biological machines, contributing to the philosophical understanding of mechanistic views of life.
Jacques de Vaucanson's automated duck
1700 - 1799
Jacques de Vaucanson built an automated duck with hundreds of moving parts in the 18th century, showcasing his mastery in creating complex mechanical figures.
Image source: Jacques de Vaucanson
Key Facts
- The ancient Greeks and Egyptians were among the first to develop mechanical devices that resembled robots.
- Leonardo da Vinci designed intricate mechanical machines that exhibited robotic-like qualities.
- The term 'robot' was coined in 1921 by Czech playwright Karel Capek in his play 'R.U.R'.
- The first digitally operated and programmable robot, Unimate, was created by George Devol and Joseph Engelberger in 1954.
- Modern robots are being used in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and space exploration.
Source
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