It is impossible to imagine science fiction literature without robots, and they already determine our lives to a large extent. There is no doubt that robotics will play a major role in every area of life in the future. But how far back does this idea go, how far apart are fiction and reality, and what exactly is a robot?

The article A brief history of robotics – from the beginnings to the present day appeared on MoreThanDigital, written by ARTI - Autonomous Robot Technology GmbH