History of Robots at London Science Musuem: Pictures

'Inkha', a reactive robotic head, at Robots, a major new exhibition at the Science Museum in London. The exhibition showcases the 500-year history of robots with over 100 robots and the largest collection of humanoid robots ever displayed. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Part of Robots, a major new exhibition at Science Museum in London. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
The original T-800 Endoskeleton robot used in filming 'Terminator Salvation'. Carl Court/Getty Images
An articulated manikin made in Italy in 1582. Carl Court/Getty Images
Artwork by Canadian Louis-Philippe Demers, which shows an artificial skull with robotic eyes that follow the motion of a visitor. AP Photo/Alastair Grant
Animatronic baby London 2016, a mechanical human baby with an electronic umbilical cord, at the Robot exhibition. AP Photo/Alastair Grant
Early prototype Spanish-designed robots. Carl Court/Getty Images
Rob's Open Source Android (ROSA), a French-made robot, at the Robots exhibition at the Science Museum. Carl Court/Getty Images
The 'Silver Swan', a clockwork automaton built in the U.K in around 1773, at the Robots exhibition in London. Carl Court/Getty Images
Replica of 'Maria' robot at Science Museum in London. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
'RoboThespian' at Robots, a major new exhibition at Science Museum in London. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
'iCub' at Robots at Science Museum in London. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Telenoid communications android at Robots. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
A technician adjusts Rob's Open Source Android (ROSA) which was built in France from 2010-2016. AP Photo/Alastair Grant
'Nexi' robot at the Robots exhibition. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
A robot produced by the Toyota Motor Corporation called 'Harry Trumpet -Player Robot', Japan 2005. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
CRONOS/ECCE1 at Robots. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
The REEM service robot. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Rob's Open Source Android (ROSA). Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
'RoboThespian' at Science Museum in London. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Original T-800 Endoskeleton robot used in filming 'Terminator Salvation'. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
A woman takes a selfie with 'RoboThespian'. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Part of Robots, a major new exhibition at Science Museum in London. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
'Animatronic baby' at Robots. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
'Silver Swan' at Robots. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Working replica of 'Ultimate machine' at Robots. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
A man takes a selfie with 'RoboThespian' at Robots. Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
An emergency stop button on a robot at the 'Robots' exhibition. Carl Court/Getty Images