PBS
Does Math Really Exist?
Math is invisible. Unlike physics, chemistry, and biology we can't see it, smell it, or even directly observe it in the universe. And so that has made a lot of really smart people ask, does it actually even EXIST?!?!
TED Talks
TED: What's it like to be a robot? | Leila Takayama
We already live among robots: tools and machines like dishwashers and thermostats so integrated into our lives that we'd never think to call them that. What will a future with even more robots look like? Social scientist Leila Takayama...
SciShow
Robots Inspired By Animals
Learn about the robots inspired by animals with Hank! Chapters View all ROBOTS ARE JUST MACHINES DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISH ATASK 0:31 THERE'S A LOT MORE TO FLYING THAN JUST FLAPPING WINGS 1:08 MAPPING SYSTEMS TEND TO BE COMPLICATED,...
Crash Course
How Engineering Robots Works: Crash Course Engineering #33
In this episode we looked at robots and the engineering principles of robots. We learned how robots use sensors to interpret their environment, how actuators and effectors allow a robot to manipulate the objects around it to accomplish a...
SciShow
A Brief History of Robotics
Why don't we have robots taking care of our every need by now? A little history of the field of robotics might help you understand how hard it is to get machines to perform tasks, and how far we've come in just a few decades.
TED Talks
TED: The incredible potential of flexible, soft robots | Giada Gerboni
Robots are designed for speed and precision -- but their rigidity has often limited how they're used. In this illuminating talk, biomedical engineer Giada Gerboni shares the latest developments in "soft robotics," an emerging field that...
SciShow
Nadine The Robot Is Amazing And Creepy
Nadine the robot has been unveiled, and as robotics technology gets more advanced, humanoid robots are looking more and more human. In this episode of SciShow News we explore how Nadine works and why a lot of people find it creepy.
TED Talks
TED: Why I must speak out about climate change | James Hansen
Top climate scientist James Hansen tells the story of his involvement in the science of and debate over global climate change. In doing so he outlines the overwhelming evidence that change is happening and why that makes him deeply...
SciShow
The Terrifying Promise of Robot Bugs
Imitating nature to build a better (or possibly more terrifying) future. We've been trying to build flapping-wing robots for hundreds of years, and now, ornithopters are finally being developed, and may be used mostly for military...
TED Talks
TED: How you could see inside your body — with a micro-robot | Alex Luebke, Vivek Kumbhari
Would you swallow a micro-robot? In a gutsy demo, physician Vivek Kumbhari navigates Pillbot, a wireless, disposable robot swallowed onstage by engineer Alex Luebke, modeling how this technology can swiftly provide direct visualization...
SciShow
Will the Opportunity Rover Survive This Dust Storm?
The global dust storm on Mars is threatening the Opportunity rover and the wind on Venus might be changing the length of its days.
SciShow
Nadine The Robot Is Amazing And Creepy
Nadine the robot has been unveiled, and as robotics technology gets more advanced, humanoid robots are looking more and more human. In this episode of SciShow News we explore how Nadine works and why a lot of people find it creepy.
SciShow
5 Robots You Can Hug
Developers are working to make softer, squishier robots that are flexible enough to maneuver in extreme environments, including inside the human body!
SciShow
This tiny rolling robot self-assembles with heat! #shorts #science #robotics #technology
This tiny rolling robot self-assembles with heat! #shorts #science #robotics #technology
Crash Course Kids
The Robot Challenge
Robots! They're everywhere. We use them for all kinds of things that we can't, or don't want to do. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina shares a problem with us that can probably be solved by building an awesome robot. So let's...
TED Talks
TED: Meet Spot, the robot dog that can run, hop and open doors | Marc Raibert
That science fiction future where robots can do what people and animals do may be closer than you think. Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics, is developing advanced robots that can gallop like a cheetah, negotiate 10 inches of snow,...
SciShow
Why Scientists are Giving Robots Human Muscles
Human-robot hybrids are advancing quickly, but the applications aren't just for complete synthetic humans. There's a lot we can learn about ourselves in the process.
TED Talks
TED: A robot that runs and swims like a salamander | Auke Ijspeert
Roboticist Auke Ijspeert designs biorobots, machines modeled after real animals that are capable of handling complex terrain and would appear at home in the pages of a sci-fi novel. The process of creating these robots leads to better...
SciShow
5 Robots You Can Hug
Developers are working to make softer, squishier robots that are flexible enough to maneuver in extreme environments, including inside the human body!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How does alcohol cause hangovers? | Judy Grisel
The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to as alcohol. Ethanol is present in all alcoholic beverages, and generally speaking, the more ethanol, the greater the potential for a hangover. So, how...
SciShow
The Most Advanced Robots in the World
The most advanced robots in the world might not be exactly what you're expecting. But they're shaping humanity's future.
SciShow
3 Friendly Robots Improving Our Social Lives
You might think of robots as unfeeling, and maybe even kind of cold, but some robots are specifically programmed to help people improve their social skills and emotional health. Here are a few that might make really good pals!
SciShow
5 of the Most Important Inventions in Robotics
A lot of robots are developed to physically replicate our actions and behavior, like a bipedal, balanced walk, a large range of motion, and the ability to perceive and interact with the environment. But, maybe not to your surprise,...
SciShow
The Most Advanced Robots in the World
The most advanced robots in the world might not be exactly what you’re expecting. But they’re shaping humanity’s future. Hosted by: Michael Aranda