Capek Play is a term used to refer to the works of Czech writer Karel Capek, particularly his 1920 play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots). The play is widely credited with introducing and popularizing the term 'ROBOT' to describe a mechanical being that performs tasks assigned by humans. R.U.R. is set in a factory that manufactures artificial people, which are then used as servants by the wealthy. The play explores themes of human nature, technology, and the potential consequences of unchecked scientific progress.