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-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 Kids
Real-Life Robots
Meet some real-life robots, and find out what robots really are, and what they do for us every day!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot | Adrienne Mayor
Hephaestus, god of technology, was hard at work on his most ingenious invention yet. He was creating a new defense system for King Minos, who wanted fewer intruders on his island kingdom of Crete. But mortal guards and ordinary weapons...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Mysteries of vernacular: Robot - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
In 1920, Czech writer Karel _apek wrote a play about human-like machines, thereby inventing the term robot from the Central European word for forced labor. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel explain how the science fiction staple earned its...
NASA
Testing Robotic Satellite Servicing Capabilities
This six-legged, 10 by 16-foot robot mimics how satellites move in space. NASA uses the hexapod robot to conduct precise tests of robotic satellite servicing operations. Sitting on top of the six-legged hexapod is a partial model of a...
Curated Video
Exploring the Rise of Robots: From Sci-Fi Fantasy to Everyday Reality
The video explores the increasing presence of robots in our daily lives, from sophisticated consumer robots like Robo Sapien to research advancements in autonomous humanoid robots. It delves into the cultural and technological influences...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Space Habitat
Lisa Spence, Flight Analogs Project Manager, and Dr. Paul Haugen, HERA Operations Engineer, talk about the space habitat analog here in Texas. They talk about what it's like inside, what crewmembers do on missions, and how to sign up to...
Curated Video
Toyota's Partner Robots: Jazz Band Innovators
Toyota Partner robots are innovative robots developed by Toyota, known for their ability to form jazz bands and play musical instruments like trumpets using artificial lungs and lips. These robots showcase advanced technology and...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Robots at Robot Village: A Temple of Technology
Robot Village is a unique technology store in New York City where visitors can assemble their own robots under the guidance of the knowledgeable staff. It serves as a hub for education and hands-on learning about robotics, offering...
NASA
NASA | Behind the Scenes at the Satellite Servicing Center and Robotic Lab
NASA's highly anticipated Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) began operations on the International Space Station with the Canadian Dextre robot and RRM tools March 7-9, 2012, marking important milestones in satellite-servicing technology...
Curated Video
Exploring the Future: A Glimpse into Japan's Innovative Robotics Exhibition
The Prototype Robot exhibition in Japan showcases a diverse range of cutting-edge robots, from underwater search and rescue robots to robotic artists and high-speed batting robots. With a focus on innovation and practical applications,...
Curated Video
Robotic Innovations in the Hospitality Industry
The video highlights the growing presence of robots in the service industry, from a bipedal robot capable of running to a waiter robot in a Hong Kong restaurant and a bartending robot in the United States. These robots are attracting...
Curated Video
Exploring Tokyo's Cutting-Edge Robotics Scene
This video showcases Tokyo as a technology hotspot for robotics, featuring the Tokyo International Robot Exhibition where cutting-edge robots are displayed. From aiding in dental training to playing table tennis, these robots demonstrate...
Curated Video
The Role of Robot Soccer in Developing Fully Autonomous Robots
The video discusses the European robot soccer championships, which take place at the Automatica trade fair for robotics and automation. The event showcases the role of robot soccer in developing fully autonomous robots. The teams face...
Curated Video
The World's Largest Industrial Robot Exhibition in Tokyo
The Four Day International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo showcased a range of industrial robots, including the world's smallest flying robot and a muscle amplifying physical aid for people with weakened limbs. The exhibition highlighted...
Curated Video
Exploring the Future of Robotics at Robo Nexus
This video explores the fascinating world of robotics at the Robo Nexus show in Santa Clara, CA. From vacuuming robots like Roomba to humanoid robots like HRP 2, the advancements in robotics technology are showcased. The video also...
Curated Video
Toyota Unveils Humanoid Robot with Musical Talent
Toyota has joined the ranks of Honda and Sony in unveiling a humanoid robot with a personal touch. Standing at 1.2m tall, this bipedal robot can actually play the trumpet, showcasing the capabilities of Toyota's research into robotics....
Schooling Online Kids
The Life Stage Series: Social Development - A Father's Day Gift
Uh oh! It’s Father’s Day tomorrow and Daisy needs to find a present for her dad! She wanders around the farm, searching for ideas. Just as she is about to give up, a little spider drops out of the air! Will she find a gift from the...
TMW Media
Cylinders, Cones and Spheres: Calculating the area of a cylinder
Given the radius or diameter and height, how do you calculate the area of a cylinder? Cylinders, Cones and Spheres, Part 2
Book Club for Kids
Finding Purpose in "The Wild Robot"
A robot is a machine programmed for a purpose—to perform a human task. But can a robot survive on its own? That’s the existential question in The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown, in which a robotic heroine, Roz, breaks during a tornado and...
Curated Video
Advancements in Cybernetic Applications: Tokyo Institute of Technology's Groundbreaking Robotics Research
The Tokyo Institute of Technology is at the forefront of cybernetic applications, developing robots that can navigate various terrains and perform a wide range of tasks. These robots have practical uses such as finding victims trapped...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Robotics: From Communication to Mobility
This video showcases cutting-edge advancements in communication and mobility robotics, highlighting the potential for robots to work alongside humans in various fields. From lifelike androids like Replier with facial expressions and...
NASA
Sounds of NASA's Robotic Operations Center
Listen to the buzzing and whirring of robots that help shape the future of space exploration. NASA Robotics Technologist Brian Roberts takes you on a sound tour of the lab where robots are tested for spaceflight. Music credits:...