Multiple MatchingExercise 16 of 70

Originally a word that appeared solely in science fiction, the term 'robot' has now become commonplace as developments in technology have allowed scientists to design ever more complex machines that can perform tasks to assist us at work or home. But how did the word originate and when? To answer this, we have to go…

• Which science fiction work had a purpose other than pure entertainment?
• Which science fiction work presented a concept that is familiar today but through a different process?