:) Yes, good point, and I happen to know about it since I was born in (Czech-o-)Slovakia. But then again, you don't need to be born there to know about it...
If you'd like to know the etymology of the word - 'robota' in Czech and Slovak means 'work', therefore 'robot' is a thing that works. It's funny how I haven't really thought about it until now though... :)
You some how survived the Velvet Revolution to make it to today. That took courage and determination!