Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 10 - No. 20)
What is the significance of the word 'robot'?
It is derived from the word 'robber'.
It means 'machine'
It comes from a play and means 'forced labor'.
It is derived from the Latin word 'labor'.
Explanation
The word robot is derived from the Czech word 'robota', which means forced labor.