101 years ago: origins of the word ‘robot’

A scene from the 1938 BBC adaptation of R.U.R.
A scene from the 1938 BBC adaptation of R.U.R. | Source: Wikimedia Commons

It’s been 101 years since the Czech play R.U.R., which stands for Rossum’s Universal Robots, premiered on January 25, 1921, introducing the word ‘robot’ to the world.

More Related Posts

DOE Launches Artificial Intelligence for Earth System Predictability Workshop

To improve climate simulations, scientists are looking to the potential of artificial...

Scientists Simulate ‘Fingerprint’ of Noise on Quantum Computer

For humans, background noise is generally just a minor irritant. But for...

Researchers aim to create soft, shape-changing robots

A research team from the Universities of Bath and Birmingham are hoping...

Home

Highly Niched Headhunters Specialized in Physical AI/Robotics, High-Performance Computing, Unmanned/Autonomous Systems, Defense Technology and Energy.

Specializations

We recruit across complex engineering markets where understanding the technology is critical to finding the right talent.

How We Work

Overview of how PACE partners with teams: Our process, what clients get, and why PACE is different.

About Us

PACE’s story, values, and culture define how we operate and who we are.

News & Insights

Stay up to date on industry trends.

Contact

All the information needed for anyone interested in contacting us.