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The Age of Robots

2015 - 2016 1 season 6 eps TV-PG

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Season 1

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30 min

S1 · E1 · Sep 27, 2015

Part 1: Humanoid Robots Episode 1

They look like us. They move like us. And very soon they will live among us. They are humanoid robots. Meet an astonishing group of humanoids, among them: iCub, the world's first baby robot, and REEM, the Service Robot, ready to be launched as a guide in public spaces. Get to know humanoids!

30 min

S1 · E2 · Sep 27, 2015

Part 2: Bioinspired Robots Episode 2

Mankind has always looked at nature to solve problems, taking a cue from the solutions that biological systems have refined through natural selection. In this episode we look at a robotic plant that mimics the mechanics of plant roots, and dive underwater to see robots inspired by fish.

30 min

S1 · E3 · Sep 27, 2015

Part 3: City Of The Future Episode 3

By the year 2050, three quarters of the world's population will live in urban areas. Looking at robotic systems being developed worldwide we can take a glimpse at the city life of the future. Private transportation with self-driving cars, our homes with automated systems - robots are in our future.

30 min

S1 · E4 · Sep 27, 2015

Part 4: Robot Explorers Episode 4

Inhospitable environments that would normally be unreachable become accessible thanks to a new class of robot - Robot Explorers. Robots can help us in difficult tasks like search and rescue operations. Is there any danger in letting machines handle so many tasks that used to belong to us?

30 min

S1 · E5 · Sep 27, 2015

Part 5: The Bionic Man Episode 5

From brains to eyes, hands to legs, and deep down to the internal organs; implants, prosthesis and rehabilitation are entering a new era potentially creating a new type of human being - The Bionic Man- in reality, not on retro TV. But what ethical concerns arise as we mix technology with biology?

30 min

S1 · E6 · Sep 27, 2015

Part 6: Entertainment Robots Episode 6

In the future will we spend our leisure time with smart and sophisticated machines designed for fun - Entertainment Robots? Marvel at Mantis, a two ton insect and Tradinno, a giant fire-spitting dragon. Then take a seat and watch a mechanical actor and a robotic pianist perform.

6 episodes in Season 1

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The Age of Robots