Automata

According to the readings that i have read and analysed from the beginning of this semester, and all the discussions and conclusions that we have come up with as a class. In my opinion, automata, robots or machines have been present throughout the different ages starting from 200 B.C till the 18th century. The only thing that differs is how was it used and for what purpose. I have realized that as long as we come closer to the 21st century, people start using machines or automata for more important purposes like being more productive; unlike, in older centuries where they have been used for sex, entertainment and to express power.