Rise of the robots [DVD video]

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Title:

Added Author:

Randall, Terri, screenwriter, television producer, television director.

Sechler, Craig, narrator.

Publication Date:

2016

Publication Information:

[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2016]

[Arlington, Virginia] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2016]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

ISBN:

9781627896122

Abstract:

Looks inside the DARPA Robotics Challenge, a national competition in the design of rescue robots. Examines recent advances in the development of robots instilled with human skills. Offers speculation upon ways in which robots will become part of everyday life and the impact they will have on the job market.

General Note:

Documentary.

Originally broadcast as an episode of the television series: Nova, on February 24, 2016.

Performers:

Narrator, Craig Sechler.

Contents:

Preview -- Our robot heroes -- Baby steps -- A robotic hand -- Autonomous robots -- Humanoids on wheels.

Technical Details:

DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (16x9)

Subject Term:

Robots.

Robotics.