Robots and AI in Sci-Fi and Reality

The video explores the evolution of robots from science fiction to reality, starting with the first use of the word 'robot' in a 1920 Czech play. It discusses the portrayal of robots in popular culture, such as Rosie from The Jetsons, and their influence on real-world technology like the Roomba. The video highlights advancements in robotics, including Boston Dynamics' robots, and the role of AI in both sci-fi and reality, referencing HAL 9000 from '2001: A Space Odyssey'. It concludes by speculating on the future of robots and AI, emphasizing the role of human creativity in programming.

What was the first known use of the word 'robot'?

• In a Czech play in 1920

• In a sci-fi novel in 1950

• In a movie in 1930

• In a scientific paper in 1940

Which fictional robot inspired the creation of the Roomba?

• Rosie from The Jetsons

• R2-D2 from Star Wars

• C-3PO from Star Wars

• Bender from Futurama

What year did iRobot introduce the Roomba?

• 1995

• 2002

• 2010

• 2015

What is a notable feature of Boston Dynamics robots?

• They can perform parkour

• They can fly

• They can swim

• They can cook

Which movie featured an early complex portrayal of AI?

• Blade Runner

• The Matrix

• I, Robot

• 2001: A Space Odyssey

Who advised Kubrick on AI depiction in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

• Herbert Simon

• John McCarthy

• Marvin Minsky

• Alan Turing

What is a limitation of AI like Alexa and Siri?

• They cannot connect to the internet

• They cannot process human emotions

• They cannot recognize voices

• They cannot perform calculations

Which Star Trek character illustrates AI's struggle with humor?

• Spock

• Kirk

• Data

• Picard

What is a potential future scenario for robots in sci-fi?

• Robots become invisible

• Robots become extinct

• Robots take over the world

• Robots become pets

What humorous task is mentioned as not yet automated?

• Doing the laundry

• Cooking dinner

• Driving a car

• Walking the dog