Isaac Asimov's "The Ultimate Robot"

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Over the last century the development of computers and robotics has increased at incredible rates. Much of this development has been attributed to children reading science fiction stories - growing into to adults who want to see what they have read. One of the most famous science fiction authors was Isaac Asimov. His contribution to the development of the modern robot exceeds his "author" status. One of his most famous contribution was the Three Laws of Robotics.

For this essential you will use the "Ultimate Robot" multimedia program and answer the questions below. You can work in groups to find the answers, but you must submit your own copy.

1. What are the three laws of robotics? Why are there these laws?
2. What is the equation for a robot that is shown in the "Robot Chronicles" section? What does this equation mean?
3. When were the first "machines" made and what were they?
4. When was Isaac Asimov Born?
5. When was Asimov's first robot story published?
6. In what year was IBM's calculating machine made? How was the information programmed into the computer?
7. When was the term "artificial intelligence" first coined?
8. When was the video game "pong" invented?
9. Whaen was a "computer robot" first introduced? Why was it termed a "computer robot"?
10. Discuss at least 4 types of industrial robots.
11. In your own words, discuss your beliefs on robots; do you believe that they will take over the world or will they integrate perfectly into our future society?
12. Design your own robot and print out a copy to hand in with your answers.

Word process these answers and submit them to your teacher with a cover page.

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Teacher: _____________________________ Date: ________/_______/_______