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Josef Čapek

inventing the word 'robot'

• influential Czech painter
• also noted as a writer and poet
• invented the term 'robot' for his brother Karel's play

Josef Čapek was a Czech artist known for his paintings, writing, and poetry. He is credited with inventing the word ‘robot’ for his brother Karel’s play, R.U.R.

Milestones

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  The Theoretical Foundations Film & Fiction

  The Play That Gave Robots Their Name

  Karel Čapek's R.U.R. premiered in Prague, introducing the word 'robot' to every language on Earth.

  1921

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