The term "16th-century robots" may refer to concepts or automata that were created during the 16th century, which were early mechanical devices that could mimic human or animal actions. While the modern term "robot" was not coined until the 20th century (from the Czech word "robota," meaning forced labor), the idea of creating lifelike mechanical beings dates back centuries. During the Renaissance, inventors and engineers, like Leonardo da Vinci, designed various automata.
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