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The Age of Robots

The Age of Robots (2015)

September. 27,2015

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The Age of Robots

What is behind Artificial Intelligence? Discover the mechanics that make it possible for a robot to interact with its environment.

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The Age of Robots

2015 / TV-PG

What is behind Artificial Intelligence? Discover the mechanics that make it possible for a robot to interact with its environment.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2015

6 Episode

Episode 1 - Part 1: Humanoid Robots

September. 27,2015

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!

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Episode 2 - Part 2: Bioinspired Robots

September. 27,2015

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.

Episode 3 - Part 3: City Of The Future

September. 27,2015

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.

Episode 4 - Part 4: Robot Explorers

September. 27,2015

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?

Episode 5 - Part 5: The Bionic Man

September. 27,2015

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?

Episode 6 - Part 6: Entertainment Robots

September. 27,2015

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.

What is behind Artificial Intelligence? Discover the mechanics that make it possible for a robot to interact with its environment.