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2) I, robot
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Chicago, 2035. Detective Del Spooner distrusts robots. But why? The Three Laws of Robotics form a perfect circle of logic and protection for humans--all robots are "3 laws safe" from the instant they roll off the assembly line. When U.S. Robotics founder Dr. Alfred Lanning apparently commits suicide, Spooner is assigned to investigate. It appears that Dr. Lanning, the father of robotics, was murdered by a prototype of the latest generation robot,...
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BEYOND AURORA AWAITS A BRAVE NEW WORLD ... OF ROBOTS A man without a memory is stranded in a world-enveloping city filled with robots gone wild. At his side is a mysterious young woman who claims to know who he is but refuses to tell him. According to The Three Laws of Robotics, "A robot may not injure a human being," which narrows the suspects dramatically when the robots find a dead human body. The man calls himself Derec; the woman is know as Katherine....
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"Most robots are glorified power tools, limited in scope and subject to constant human control... But not for long. As roboticists Laura Major and Julie Shah argue, tomorrow's robots will not be our tools but our collaborators. They'll operate on their own in busy, unpredictable pubic spaces, driving our trucks, doing our grocery shopping, patrolling our neighborhoods, and even managing our ERs... They'll be our first truly social machines.. [This...
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Paro, the baby seal, has soft white fur and large, compelling black eyes. He likes to be talked to and petted, and he can be relied upon to awaken feelings in his owners, even if he has none himself-he's a computer in the body of a cuddly toy. Developed in Japan, Paro robots are being introduced in hospitals and nursing homes across Europe, revolutionizing the treatment of dementia patients. At the same time, these high-tech pets have sparked intense...
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Robots are a rising reality and one of the key technologies changing our everyday lives. These changes may include the way we spend our leisure time with smart and sophisticated machines designed for fun-Entertainment Robots. In this film we see Mantis, a two ton insect, and Tradinno, a giant fire-spitting dragon. We see robots take the stage and watch a mechanical actor and a robotic pianist perform. How long will it take for full-blown robotic shows...
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Robot makers recreate some of nature's inner workings and mechanics to create a new class of artificial systems - Bioinspired Robots. In this episode we look underground at a new type of robotic plant that mimics the mechanics of plant roots. Insects serve as inspiration for several types of drones as well as a very peculiar jumping robot that resembles a cricket. We then dive underwater to see robots inspired by fish and amphibians. Back on dry land...
13) Humanoid Robots
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They look like us, they move like us, and very soon they will live among us. They are humanoid robots. In the episode, we meet an astonishing group of humanoids. iCub is the world's first baby robot. See how he can learn, grow and adapt to his environment just as a human baby can. REEM, the Service Robot, is ready to be launched as a guide in public spaces. Be amazed at ECCERobot whose anatomy is directly inspired by the human body, complete with...
14) Robot Explorers
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Robot explorers can operate in unknown or hazardous environments that would put human life at risk. In this film, we explore the applications of wearable robotic systems and ROVs in space, and robots that can navigate delicate terrain or perform search and rescue missions in a hostile environment. Oto Melara developed robots for the military that also have civilian applications. See remote piloted vehicles, UAVs, drones, and micro aerial vehicles...
15) Robots rising
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Explores the frontiers of robot technology from their idealistic development and application to their darker side, the potential for abuse and the disturbing implications of autonomous, semi-autonomous and remote-operated machines.
18) How To Thwart A Robot Apocalypse: Oxford's Nick Bostrom on the Dangers of Superintelligent Machines
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Nick Bostrom, Oxford professor and founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute. Bostrom talkswith Reason science correspondent Ron Bailey to discuss his latest book, "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies," in which he discusses the risks humanity will face when artificial intelligence (AI) is created. A Reason TV production.
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