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Why Make Humanoid Robots?

Far Out explores the future of science, technology, and culture and how these changes may affect humanity and life on Earth.

Why Make Humanoid Robots?

Season 1 Episode 9 | 9m 4s | CC

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.

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Funding for FAR OUT is provided by the National Science Foundation.

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