The First Industrial Robot Was a Puma - Apparently.
In 1966, the first industrial robot, the Puma 2000, was introduced by the German company Unimation. The Puma 2000 was a robotic arm designed to handle heavy loads and was initially used in the automotive industry. It was named after the Puma car manufacturer, which had partnered with Unimation to develop the robot. The Puma 2000 was a groundbreaking invention that paved the way for the development of more advanced industrial robots.