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What is a common definition of the term robot?

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A machine or device that automatically performs tasks or activities that are typically completed by a person using skill and intelligence.

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What is an Automation?

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An object made by a person that moves automatically.

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In what year was the first industrial robot patented?

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1954

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What are four companies that were involved in early robot development for commercial use? Options: Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and Microsoft; Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and IBM; Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and Cincinnati Milacron; Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and Apple

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Prab Robots Inc, Devilbiss, Asea, and Cincinnati Milacron

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What does anthropomorphic mean?

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An object that is humanlike in form or has human attributes.

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What is the definition of the term robot that was published by the Robot Institute of America?

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A reprogrammable, multifunctional, manipulator designed to move mater, parts, tools, or specialized devices through various programmed motions.

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What is Hard Automation?

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Refers to machinery that has been designed and built to perform particular tasks within an assembly line

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What is Flexible Automation?

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Refers to machinery that is capable of performing a variety of tasks

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What are some negative aspects of having robots as part of the workforce?

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Workers and members of labor could be replaced by robots.

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What are some positive aspects of having robots as part of the workforce?

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Robots are more productive at some tasks than humans