Question

the czech writer karel capek is usually credited with inventing the word robot in the 1920s. in his play r.u.r. (rossums universal robots), the robots are shaped like people. they work as servants until they rebel and take over the world. unlike capeks robots, actual robots have not been as ambitious. but they have been performing services for humans. robot vacuum cleaners sense walls and furniture and change directions accordingly. scientists use robots to gather information in conditions too harsh for humans. robots have explored inside volcanoes and the surface of mars. there are even robot gas pumps in europe. an electric eye locates the gas cap and an arm unscrews it. capeks robots were more than actual robots. independent athletic stationary cautious

Explanation:

The text states that in Capek's play, robots rebel and take over the world, while actual robots perform services for humans. This shows Capek's robots had more independent - like behavior.

Answer:

A. independent