Karel Čapek's groundbreaking 1920 science fiction play, R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), is a seminal work that introduced the word 'robot' to the world. The story is set in a factory that creates artificial people, or 'robots,' to serve humanity. At first, this arrangement seems utopian, but the robots, devoid of souls, eventually grow to resent their servitude. The play culminates in a dramatic robot rebellion that threatens the very existence of the human race, posing timeless questions about creation, exploitation, and the essence of humanity itself. It is a powerful and prophetic cautionary tale.