DC-1: Drink Caddy Robot (1979) – Android Amusement Corp
The Robot Exhibit: History, Fantasy and Reality was at the American Craft Museum (now the Museum of Arts and Design) from January 13, 1984 – May 11, 1984. These six robots appeared as the “manufactured working robots” of the exhibit and are featured in the book The Robot Exhibit: History, Fantasy and Reality. The manufactured robots were differentiated from the “handmade working robots” in that they were manufactured by corporations in an effort to educate, entertain or perform a specific function.
These robots seem to demonstrate the way in which we believed robots would evolve; as domestic servants, meant to cater to our needs through very literal, real-world applications. “Bring me another drink, TOT!”
It appears that some of the companies that produced these robots, like RB Robotics, are still around.
Topo (1983) – Androbot, Inc.
ComRo I (1981) – ComRo, Inc.
Tot (1982) – ComRo Inc.
Robocycle (1983) – Robot Repair (Sacramento, CA)
RB5X: The Intelligent Robot (1982) – RB Robot Corporation
Previously on Paleo-Future:
Newton the Household Robot (1989)
