Evolution of autonomous robots: Past, present and future roles

Who is often credited as the man who started the development of autonomous robots?

• Elon Musk

• W. Grey Walter

• Isaac Asimov

• George Devol

What term is used to describe collaborative robots that work alongside humans?

• Cobots

• RoboHelpers

• AutoMates

• BuddiBots

In what decade did the use of industrial robots in the US rise from 200 to 4,000?

• 1960s

• 1990s

• 1970s

• 1980s

What is a key feature of modern autonomous robots?

• Invisibility

• Flight

• Ability to make autonomous decisions without human guidance

• Time travel capability

How many operational cobots were there worldwide, as mentioned in the text?

• About 10,000

• Nearly 40,000

• Nearly 20,000

• Around 30,000

What was the primary function of early robots on assembly lines in the 1960s?

• Precision work

• Heavy lifting

• Data analysis

• Customer service

Which technology is NOT mentioned as driving the evolution of autonomous robots?

• Software

• Robotics

• Electronics

• Blockchain

What was the estimated number of autonomous robots in use by the time of writing?

• Approximately 2 million

• An estimated 3 million or more

• About 1 million

• Over 5 million

Who is termed 'the Grandfather of Robotics'?

• Alan Turing

• George Devol

• Nikola Tesla

• W. Grey Walter

What is the potential future impact of mobile autonomous robots according to the text?

• They may become obsolete

• They could completely change the way business is done

• They will have limited use in specific sectors

• They will primarily be used for entertainment