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The name “robot” has dark origins. If you look into the etymology of “robot,” it comes from the Czech word “robota” which translates to forced labor or work. The word was first
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Science Museum on Twitter: "The word robot is Czech from robota meaning worker. Learn more about humanoid robots in our 3D IMAX #robotsfilm. http://t.co/IYD1HDfTK9" / Twitter
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