History of AI
Shakey’s First Mission
What Could It Do on Its Own?
Meet the world’s first mobile robot that could think before it moved.
What Was Shakey the Robot?
Built in the 1960s at Stanford, Shakey was a revolutionary robot.
Why Was Shakey Special?
Shakey was the
first AI-powered robot
.It could see, make decisions, and move around without direct human control.
How Did Shakey "See"?
Shakey used a camera, bump sensors, and a rangefinder.
These tools helped it detect walls, doors, and objects.
How Did Shakey Think?
Shakey had a brain powered by a computer called the PDP-10.
It used logic and planning algorithms to figure out how to move and act.
What Could Shakey Do on Its Own?
✅Navigate hallways
✅ Push boxes
✅ Avoid obstacles
✅ Plan routes to goals
✅ Open and go through doors (sometimes!)
Shakey’s First Real Mission
Shakey was told:“Push the box off the platform.”
It explored the space, planned the steps, and did it—
on its own!
How Long Did It Take?
Shakey wasn’t fast.
It could take minutes to plan and execute a simple task.
But it showed
robots could think ahead
.
Why Shakey Matters Today
Shakey inspired modern robots and AI.
Self-driving cars and smart assistants?
They owe a lot to Shakey’s early work.
The Legacy of Shakey
Shakey proved that robots could
sense
,
plan
, and
act
—not just follow orders.
It was the first step toward
true intelligent machines
.
Shakey the Robot: A Milestone in Robotics
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