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One Step Beyond: Human Like Android

On Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond," scientists in Japan have created a human-like android to interact with people. They programmed the robot to make subtle human movements in order to seem more lifelike.


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Teaching Robots to Swim

Teaching Robots to Swim (1:26)

A lively, informal look at using robots to research the most efficient ways to move in the water, based on studies by Vassar College scientists. What they found about using flippers may surprise you. Credit: National Science Foundation; John Long,... More »

Robotic Brush Fights Gum Disease

Robotic Brush Fights Gum Disease (4:32)

Watch this video about how to brush your teeth properly on HowStuffWorks. See how robotic brushes help to fight gum disease in this video from World Business Review.

Haile - Jam with a Robotic Percussionist

Haile - Jam with a Robotic Percussionist (1:33)

Watch this video featuring an incredible robotic percussionist in concert on HowStuffWorks. Haile is a robotic percussionist that can listen to live players, analyze their music in real-time, and use the product of this analysis to play back in an... More »

Self-Driving Car

Self-Driving Car (1:43)

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... More »

Robotic Vision Makes Driving Mistakes

Robotic Vision Makes Driving Mistakes (2:48)

Watch this video about a car with robotic vision on HowStuffWorks. This car is capable of "seeing" and avoiding obstacles in the road...sometimes. The team is participating in the DARPA Grand Challenge. Learn about a car with robotic vision in this... More »

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Tech: Green Light for Robotic Roads

Tech: Green Light for Robotic Roads (2:43)

Cars that can talk to each other, to street lights and even to your mobile phone. In New York City, Jorge Ribas gets a glimpse into the future of transportation in this clip from Discovery's "Tech" series.

Prototype This!: Testing Rhex the Six-Legged Robot

Prototype This!: Testing Rhex the Six-Legged Robot (1:47)

The team challenges RHex the six-legged robot to an all terrain obstacle course. Learn more about robotics in this clip from Discovery's "Prototype This!"

Prototype This!: Six-Legged ATV

Prototype This!: Six-Legged ATV (2:15)

After perfect dry runs in the workshop, it's time to see if the experimental legs can really carry the robot's overweight chassis. Learn more about robotics in this clip from Discovery's "Prototype This!"

Prototype This!: Six-Legged All Terrain Vehicle

Prototype This!: Six-Legged All Terrain Vehicle (43:47)

The team of engineers attempts to build the first all-terrain vehicle based on legs and not wheels. Learn more about robotics in this clip from Discovery's "Prototype This!"

Prototype This!: Robotic Firefighter Assistant

Prototype This!: Robotic Firefighter Assistant (43:47)

Watch as the team attempts to build a hi-tech Pyro Pack to help firemen see in burning buildings. Learn more about robotics in this clip from Discovery's "Prototype This!"

Prototype This!: Personal Airbag Test

Prototype This!: Personal Airbag Test (2:53)

It is D-Day and the team tests out their portable airbag on a courageous stunt man. Learn more about robotics in this clip from Discovery's "Prototype This!"

Prototype This!: Battery Management

Prototype This!: Battery Management (2:36)

Watch as Joe gives us an inside look at creating a custom power source for a six-legged all terrain vehicle. Learn more about robotics in this clip from Discovery's "Prototype This!"

Prototype This!: Backyard Waterslide Simulator

Prototype This!: Backyard Waterslide Simulator (43:47)

The team of inventors takes-on the future of thrill rides. Learn more about robotics in this clip from Discovery's "Prototype This!"

Prototype This!: Backyard Waterslide Simulator

Prototype This!: Backyard Waterslide Simulator (2:58)

Joe steps up to test out the ride that gives you the thrills of a theme park without leaving home. Learn more about robotics in this clip from Discovery's "Prototype This!"

3 Questions: Mike North of "Prototype This!"

3 Questions: Mike North of "Prototype This!" (1:35)

What do geckos and nanotechnology have in common? Both are on the mind of Mike North, a mechanic and engineering expert. Learn more in this clip from the Discovery's series "Prototype This!"