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Self-Driving Car

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Watch this video about self-driving cars on HowStuffWorks. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense that's responsible for the development of new technology for use by the military. Their latest project is to encourage the development of vehicles that will drive themselves, autonomously. Learn the numerous benefits for pursuing self-driving car technology in this video from Medialink.

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Discoveries: Robot Race (4:51)

The DARPA challenge, sponsored by the U.S. military, is probably the ultimate robotic field test. Learn more about entries into this competition in this video.

Robot Dancer (1:33)

Watch this video about a robot dancer on HowStuffWorks. Researchers have developed a new robot that can sense human movements. See how this robot dancer can make movements using the sense of touch in this video from ScienCentral.

Robots Do the Housework (1:26)

Watch this video about robots on HowStuffWorks. These robots may look bulky and even ferocious, but developers say they are good-hearted and helpful. These two robots, named HRP-2 No.7 and No.8, serve their owner together with one working as a... More »

Robots of the Future (1:53)

Robots will one day make our lives easier.

Babies and Robots (2:37)

Scientists work to develop powered wheelchairs for small children with special needs.

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Discoveries: Danger Robots (4:39)

New robots designed to work in dangerous situations are on display at the National Science Foundation. Learn more about putting our robotic pals in harm's way in this video.

Discoveries: Robot Race (4:51)

The DARPA challenge, sponsored by the U.S. military, is probably the ultimate robotic field test. Learn more about entries into this competition in this video.

Robot Music (1:39)

From the archives of Discovery: As technology evolves, robots become capable of more and more tasks. Learn more about robots.

Robotic Hand (1:12)

From the archives of Discovery: This robotic hand imitates some of the most intricate processes of a human hand. Learn more about robotics in this video.

Extreme Robots (1:41)

From the archives of Discovery: As technology evolves, robots become capable of more and more tasks. Learn more about robots in this video.