This document provides information about robotics and its applications in industry. It begins with definitions of robotics and robots. It then provides a brief history of robotics, highlighting important developments from 1922 to present day, including the introduction of the term "robot" in 1921, the development of the first programmable robot in 1954, and important advances by companies such as Unimation, GM, Honda, and NASA. Finally, it discusses several applications of robotics in industry, including painting, investment casting, parts integration, die casting, plastic molding, machining operations, forging, heat treating, and spot welding.