Rise of the Robots (S43E17)
S43E17
Robots have infiltrated our daily lives, operating assembly lines and brewing our beverages. Yet, humanoid robots—machines designed to mimic human abilities—have traditionally belonged to the realm of fantasy. That changes now. Sparked by an ambitious challenge from DARPA, engineers race to create robots capable of stepping in during disaster relief efforts. This episode explores the journey of these machines and their creators as they attempt to transition from the lab to real-world applications. How proficient are these robots? What does the future hold for humans and machines sharing the workforce? NOVA delves into the latest advancements in robotics and the significant hurdles that remain.
Show
NOVA
Episode
S43E17
Air Date
Feb 24, 2016
Season 43 Episodes
S43E01
Dawn of Humanity
S43E02
Arctic Ghost Ship
S43E03
Secrets of Noah's Ark
S43E04
Cyberwar Threat
S43E05
Animal Mummies
S43E06
Making North America: Origins
S43E07
Making North America: Life
S43E08
Making North America: Human
S43E09
Inside Einstein's Mind
S43E10
Secret Tunnel Warfare
S43E11
Life's Rocky Start
S43E12
Mystery Beneath the Ice
S43E13
Himalayan Megaquake
S43E14
Creatures of Light
S43E15
Memory Hackers
S43E16
Iceman Reborn
S43E17
Rise of the Robots
S43E18
Vikings Unearthed
S43E19
Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped?
S43E20
Wild Ways
S43E21
Operation Lighthouse Rescue
S43E22
Bombing Hitler's Supergun