2002 in robotics

In the context of robotics, 2002 may refer to various significant events, developments, competitions, or technologies that emerged in that year. Here are a few notable points related to robotics around that time: 1. **Competitions**: The early 2000s saw the rise of various robotics competitions, such as the FIRST Robotics Competition, which encourages students to engage in STEM fields through building robots. These competitions became more popular around that time.