The first known robot in history was created by the ancient Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria in the 1st century AD. Known as "Hero's Automaton," it was a mechanical puppet powered by steam.
The term "robot" comes from the Czech word "robota," which means forced labor or servitude. It was first introduced by playwright Karel Čapek in his 1920 play "R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)."
The first humanoid robot in space was Robonaut 2, developed by NASA. It was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2011 to assist astronauts with tasks.
The largest humanoid robot in the world is called Mononofu, standing at 8.5 meters (28 feet) tall. It was created by Sakakibara Kikai Co., Ltd., and was officially recognized by Guinness World Records in 2018.
The animatronic dinosaur used in the movie "Jurassic Park" was operated by a team of puppeteers and technicians. It was one of the first instances of computer-generated imagery (CGI) combined with practical effects in film.