S1 Ep 1- Mechanimals
Xploration Earth 2050 - The Entire Collection
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Scientists and engineers have long realized that mother nature is the world’s most talented designer. Join host Joe Penna as he explores how designers are using Manta Rays to change the way we explore the ocean’s depths. He’ll fly a mechanical bird whose design is helping factories become more efficient. And he’ll even watch a robotic hummingbird that’s been created to help our soldiers stay safe.
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S1 Ep 2 - Working Robots
In 2050, the workplace will look far different than it does now, and one reason is robots. Join host Joe Penna as he talks to astronauts, designers and factory workers as they describe how the robotic revolution is affecting the way we work. One robot is designed to work side by side with humans,...
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S1 Ep 3 - The Future of Food
There will be two BILLION more people on Earth in 2050 and keeping them fed is a challenge not only for governments, but for scientists and futurists. Soon food will be grown in high rise buildings in major cities. Host Joe Penna talks to the people who are creating the foods of the future and sa...
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S1 Ep 4 - The Cyborgs are Coming
The dreams of generations of science fiction writers are now a reality. Man and machine are meeting in strange—and productive—ways. Join host Joe Penna as he discovers a search and rescue robot that doubles as a tank, cuddles a therapy robot designed to look, and act, like an actual pet, and test...
