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Why Make Humanoid Robots?

Season 1 Episode 9 | 9m 04s

Humanoid robots are no longer a thing of science fiction. Engineers have built machines that can mimic human movements and speech with remarkable precision. Why are scientists so determined to make robots look like us? Are they going to take our jobs? In this episode of Far Out, we unveil the secrets and moral complexities of humanoid robots.

Aired: 06/14/23
Funding for FAR OUT is provided by the National Science Foundation.
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Experts warned about population growth. But now it’s slowing down– is that a bad thing?
Only 9% of global plastic is recycled. Are plastic-eating creatures the solution?
We need rare earth metals to power clean energy technology, but they come at a cost.
Fossil fuel companies lead the push for CO2 removal, but can that stop climate change?
Deforestation leads to climate change, but the solution isn’t as simple as planting trees.
Decoding the secret language of animals might help us be better caretakers of this planet.
As mass surveillance reaches an all time high, some fashion designers are taking a stand.
Are we on the verge of eliminating infertility?
Tired of swiping? DNA matchmakers and AI companions could change the way we date.
This extinct bird might be the key to restoring the biosphere.