Robotics is the study and application of robots. The term robot was first coined in 1920 and comes from the Czech word for forced labor. There are several types of robots including mobile, rolling, stationary, autonomous, and remote-controlled robots. Most industrial robots are stationary and perform repetitive tasks autonomously. Robotics offers advantages like speed, accuracy, and ability to work in hazardous conditions, but it also presents disadvantages such as potential job losses and ongoing costs of power, maintenance, and development.