Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

The Robot

Season 1, Episode 3 of 6

Learn how robots were first conceptualized in ancient Rome and see how their use has evolved over the centuries, from the calculator to the Roomba. Then, take a sneak peek at what future robots will be able to do.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
5/1/2019
10 p.m.
5/2/2019
3 a.m.
5/3/2019
3 p.m.
5/5/2019
9 a.m.
4/15/2020
11 a.m.
5/5/2020
1 p.m.
5/14/2020
11 a.m.
1/16/2022
4 p.m.
1/19/2022
3 p.m.
1/22/2023
1 p.m.
1/25/2023
2 p.m.
6/25/2023
1 p.m.
6/29/2023
1 p.m.
11/13/2023
1 p.m.
2/11/2024
3 a.m.
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