ROBOT FACTS FOR KIDS

What does the term 'robot' originate from?

• A Latin word meaning 'worker'

• A Greek word meaning 'automatic'

• A Slavic root related to 'labor'

• An English word meaning 'mechanical man'

Who is credited with inventing the word 'robot'?

• Isaac Asimov

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Karel Čapek

• Josef Čapek

What was the primary function of the first successful robot designs in the 20th century?

• To explore other planets

• To entertain rich people

• To perform industrial tasks

• To act in plays

Which robot is known for being able to walk, which is a complex task to program?

• The Honda ASIMO

• The Roomba vacuum cleaner

• The Cheetah military robot

• The Care-Providing Robot FRIEND

What is the main purpose of industrial robots?

• To do hard work quickly and without many mistakes

• To provide companionship

• To explore distant planets

• To perform surgery

Which country is considered the leader in the world robotics industry?

• United States

• China

• Germany

• Japan

What is a 'Gynoid'?

• A six-legged walking robot

• A robot designed to look like a human female

• A robot designed to look like a human male

• A robot capable of flight

What type of robots are used to find and dispose of bombs?

• Service robots

• Explosive ordnance disposal robots

• Industrial robots

• Surgical robots

According to Isaac Asimov, what is the First Law of Robotics?

• A robot may not injure a human being

• A robot must protect its own existence

• A robot must obey orders given by humans

• A robot must perform tasks efficiently

Which country was the first to have laws about robots?

• Japan

• China

• South Korea

• United States