Source: wikibot/robotics-by-century
= Robotics by century
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Robotics, as a field combining engineering, computer science, and automation, has evolved significantly over the centuries. Here's a brief overview of robotics and related developments by century: \#\#\# 17th Century - **Early Concepts**: Philosophers and inventors began to dream of automata and mechanical beings. Figures like René Descartes and Thomas Hobbes pondered the nature of life and motion.