January 25 ,1921 the play R.U.R first introduced the word "robot"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R.  

R.U.R. is a 1920 science fiction play by the Czech writer Karel Čapek. R.U.R. stands for Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti (Rossum's Universal Robots).^[1] The English phrase "Rossum's Universal Robots" has been used as a subtitle.^[2] It premiered on 25 January 1921 and introduced the word "robot" to the English language and to science fiction as a whole.^[3]  

So the 100's anniversary of the word ROBOT is  1/25/2021 !

I am thinking we could do some website or event that might gain media attention. 

 

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Fwd: a robot named "Riley"

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i got it .... for $25, current retail is $168, but even at that retail price, it sure does a lot

maybe even more then anybot did..... there's some good ideas for inexpensive robotics contained within this

like storage of the video on your cellphone, etc. anyway, now i can check on my motorhome when i am out.

Meet Riley. - The World's first WIFI Security Robot. Riley - real "cute"

( i got one, like new, in a garage sale for $25 ) ... easy to use, I recommend it.

guess it's kinda a birthday present for myself - kinda cool!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc0iC-tROcI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i110HHX3YcY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4NiLpCjWf4

Riley connects to your mobile phone or tablet via wifi. You can control Riley from almost anywhere. Use Riley to check in on your pets or to make sure your doors are locked. Riley allows you to talk through its built-in mic, and you can always listen or see what's going on (has a movement detector, and can ID and track the specific movement) .

Appbot Riley Home Safety Movable Camera Robot

by Appbot Riley

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Price:

$168.00

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