https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb en-us 2022-11-18 14:49:11 UTC 2026-03-15 12:52:10 UTC hello@padlet.com 29kowalskij https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2390030446 The Elektro robot answers to the rhythm of voice commands and delivers jokes pre-recorded on 78 revolutions per minute (RPM) records. It appeared at the World's Fair, and it could move its head and arms and even "smoke" cigarettes.]]> 2022-11-18 14:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2390030446 29kowalskij https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2390032951 Norbert Wiener publishes the book Cybernetics. It has a major effect on research into artificial intelligence and control systems. ]]> 2022-11-18 14:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2390032951 29kowalskij https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2392728138 Squee uses two light sensors and two contact switches to hunt for ”nuts” (actually, tennis balls) and drag them to its nest. Squee was described as “75% reliable,” but it worked well only in a very dark room.]]> 2022-11-21 14:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2392728138 29kowalskij https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2392740574
The Rancho Arm is used as a tool for the handicapped. The Rancho Arm´s six joints gave it the flexibility of a human arm. It holds a place among the first artificial robotic arms to be controlled by a computer.]]> 2022-11-21 14:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2392740574 29kowalskij https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2392753183 Robby the robot was the creation of Dr. Mobius. Robby's job included assisting the human crew while following Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics (1941).]]> 2022-11-21 15:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/29kowalskij/hn66x46r7b37pigb/wish/2392753183